The Last Gang – Sing For Your Supper

When Fat Wreck Chords announced the signing of Orange County’s The Last Gang, label staff expressed excitement with inking a deal with what was one of their favourite rising punk acts.  Clearly the label wanted to share their enthusiasm with the loyal Fat Wreck Chords fanbase because a few months later and the band released a two track teaser.  Named for the title track, “Sing For Your Supper,” the double sided single features one song from their upcoming full length, and a second specific to the release.  And honestly after a quick listen, it isn’t hard to understand Fat’s eager attitude.

“Sing For Your Supper” showcases a range of hard nosed punk rock styles that combine classics like Rancid and The Distillers with a modern twist.  Brenna Red’s vocals are raw but seasoned, and highly expressive to the point of conviction.  With choruses bolstered by backing woah-oah vocals and rumbling bass, the song’s message of self sufficiency and resistance stands strong.  Flipping over to the b-side, “Turn the Record Over” is a fast moving, rumbling rocker that adeptly balances propulsive speed with jangly, stick in your head pop-punk melody.  The b-side is exclusive to this little sneak peak, so it’s well worth the investment on the road to the band’s much anticipated next full length.

Sing For Your Supper does its job of drumming up excitement for The Last Gang’s impending album, and framing the band with all the excitement inherent in the original signing announcement.  Now we wait.