The Hip Priests - Livin Breathin Lightnin

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Review by Gary Crowell

The album Livin Breathin Lightnin by Hip Priests is a high-octane ride from start to finish. The band's signature blend of punk, garage rock and sleaze is on full display, with catchy riffs, driving rhythms and snarling vocals that never let up.

The album kicks off with the blistering "No Time (For You)", a fast-paced rocker that sets the tone for what's to come. From there, the band keeps the energy level high with tracks like "Livin' Breathin' Lightnin'" and "Gonna Have It All", both of which are packed with infectious hooks and memorable choruses.

Throughout the album, the Hip Priests showcase their ability to craft songs that are both raw and polished, with a sound that's reminiscent of classic punk and rock acts like The Stooges, MC5 and The Ramones.

One standout track is "Dead By Sunday", a slower, more brooding number that shows a different side of the band's songwriting. With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, it's a welcome change of pace that adds depth and variety to the album.

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Artist: The Hip Priests
Album: Livin Breathin Lightnin
Rating: 3.5

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Livin', Breathin', Lightnin'

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Catalog Numbers

NBR 092/2016

Labels

No Balls Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single Sided
  • Limited Edition
  • Numbered
  • 33 ⅓ RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Mastered AtFlight 13 Duplication
Pressed ByMPO

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkSte
IllustrationSte
OtherMalkmus, Stefan

Notes

  • Edition of 150 hand-numbered copies with a silk-screened B-side out of a total pressing of 300 copies.
  • Pressing plant uncredited, identified by the matrix numbers.
  • Edition of 150 copies with a blank B-side out of a total pressing of 300 copies.

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Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched): FLV 209.117 A Br NBR-092-A HIP PRIESTS MPO

About The Hip Priests

British Punk Rock band formed in May 2006 in Nottingham, England. Original line up was Gary X-Ray (vocals), Lee Love (Bass), Fast Jimmy (Guitar) and Skintight Tim (drums). Initially formed just for excuses to hang about and get pissed, the band's hastily recorded initial demo of six songs was snapped up by Sweden's esteemed Bootleg Booze record label - forcing the band to continue. Jimmy/James left the band in 2009 claiming that the band partying and drug intake had become more important than their musical endeavours. By this time, new guitarist, had taken predominant guitar. left the band in 2010 following a fatal midlife crisis and, although the band considered jacking it in, the recruitment of local panda-eyed kickboxing champion, , instantly injected the band with a new lease of life - despite being banned from glamorous Grimsby at their first gig with the new line up after altercations with Hell's Angels and 'exotic dancers' in attendance. Drummer, Skintight Tim then left in August 2015 and was replaced bye 'the kid', In October 2017 Joe then left and was replaced by the new drummer At the same time, the band decided to recruit a rhythm guitarist and took on Canadian, Silent Mike. The band then parted ways with Mike in December 2018 and then located the local wunderkid guitarist, Gentle Ben. March 2019: The band have now put out three albums, a double singles compilation and around 26 singles (with more to come) of genius anthemic Garage / Post Scandi / Action Proto Punk / Rock 'n' Roll (or whatever you wanna call it). They are due to release their masterpiece final album 'Stand For Nothing' on March 11th 2019. They continue to be largely ignored by what's left of the mainstream 'music business' (if that's still a thing) and continue to revel in their UK scene pariah status. The singles now pretty much sell out in little time at all and they've amassed a hardcore fanbase of loons, misfits, many of which now form their 'fanclub', The Spasm Gang. The world at large doesn't give a fuck but neither, in the main, do they. Here's To Adversity.

Name Vars

  • Hip Priests

Members

  • Nathan Von Cruz
  • Skintight Tim
  • Lee Love
  • Austin Rocket
  • Gary Christie
  • Joe Blow
  • Jimmy H.P.
  • Mike McKinnon
  • D.P. Bomber
  • Ben Healey
  • Des Pearson
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Summary by Gary Crowell

Livin Breathin Lightnin is a must-listen for fans of punk and garage rock. It's a raucous, high-energy record that's sure to get your blood pumping and your head banging. The Hip Priests have once again proven themselves to be one of the most exciting and dynamic bands in the genre.

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