Eddie And The Subtitles' latest album, I Should Have Shot Trump Instead, is a raw and politically charged punk rock masterpiece. The album features 10 tracks that tackle issues such as police brutality, racism, and the current state of American politics.
The album opens with the hard-hitting track "Fuck the Police," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. The lyrics are aggressive and confrontational, reflecting the frustration and anger felt by many in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests.
Other standout tracks include "White Supremacist Blues" and "Build the Wall," both of which address the rise of far-right politics and xenophobia in the United States. The band's signature sound is on full display here, with fast-paced guitar riffs and pounding drums driving each song forward.
Despite the heavy subject matter, there are moments of levity on the album, such as the tongue-in-cheek "I'm Not a Racist (But)" and the catchy "Make America Great Again (For the First Time)."