Skinny Lister Reveal New Album “Shanty Punk”

Arriving as the follow-up to 2021’s A Matter Of Life & Love, a freewheeling record that paid homage to all the greatest things in life, Shanty Punk goes one further with a riotous reflection upon the journey that has defined Skinny Lister as a band. A record full of drunken tales that beg to be told, like that time frontman Daniel Heptinstall got in above his head in an arm-wrestling competition in Dresden (Arm Wrestling In Dresden) and the pickle the band found themselves in after hiring the wrong driver for a US Tour (Pittsburgh Punch Up). Elsewhere, the album features Down On The Barrier, an arena-sized ripper that finds Skinny Lister worshiping at the immortal altar of live music via pogo-primed percussion, Pogues-y punk hooks, and a chorus that demands to be roared-out loud and proud.

There’s of course also room for the obligatory poignant moment or two as well, such as the Lorna Heptinstall-led Mantra and album closer Broken, Bruised & Battered. Even Party George, Lorna & Max’s dad, who’s become a cult legend amongst Skinny Lister fans, makes an appearance, singing his self-penned William Harker. It’s yet another tale that unashamedly takes its inspiration from the English public house, and a song that George has often been found singing up on stage with the band over the years. There’s also a down the line vocal and stomp, shanty-style track in the form of 13 Miles.

Written and recorded by Skinny Lister, mixed by Patrick Phillips and Daniel Heptinstall, the album was given its mastering polish at the iconic Abbey Road Studios by Frank Arkwright. With its album artwork a swirling collage of imagery that has become synonymous with the band since their inception in 2009 – with flagons, red shoes, boots and land rovers all present and correct, the cover of Shanty Punk makes it clear from the get-go that this is very much the definitive Skinny Lister album. A glorious mix of chest-thumping anthems, shanty sing-a-longs and folk punk classics born to be heard live, it’s a full-blooded and frenzied glimpse into the very heart and soul of Skinny Lister, and a thriving statement of just what continues to make these long-standing folk-punk treasures tick.

Skinny Lister are taking Shanty Punk out to the masses this Winter, the quintet are currently on tour in North America with Bandaid Brigade, Pet Needs and Beans On Toast, the band will also be playing an extensive run of UK shows throughout November and December as well as a European run in the new year, tickets for all shows are available here.