Brooklyn What's latest album, Hot Wine, is a bold and unapologetic statement of punk rock energy and attitude. From the opening track, "Nightmare," to the closing notes of "Tangled Up," the band never lets up on their ferocious sound and fiery lyrics.
The album is a showcase of the band's musical prowess, with tight and aggressive guitar riffs, propulsive drumming, and anthemic choruses that demand to be shouted along with. Lead vocalist Jamie Frey delivers each song with a snarl and a sneer, channeling the rebellious spirit of punk rock's heyday while also bringing a contemporary edge to the music.
Lyrically, Hot Wine is a powerful and politically charged album that tackles issues of social justice, inequality, and resistance. Songs like "The American Stupor" and "Police State" are scathing indictments of the current state of the world, while "One Way Street" and "Lies and Propaganda" speak to the need for solidarity and resistance in the face of oppression.