Londoner in its edgy attitude, Glaswegian in its rugged charm, Boxing Day’s ‘Father and State’ is a handsome offering from the group’s debut EP, straddling the lines between punk and rock with a quintessentially British feel.
‘Father and State’ is the centerfold of Boxing Day’s debut EP What’s the State Done To You. Boxing Day are a four piece group that was forged in the London underground gig scene with strong and defined roots in Glasgow. Both backgrounds create a solid image that’s rugged, restless, and confident in its tendency for elegant, political expression, with a hint of rebellion and a sense of controlled musical mayhem, all on dazzling show in the gorgeous and aggressive ‘Father and State’.
Perhaps the most prominent element driving the sonic identity forward is the vocals, gritty and with a distinct theatrical bite that gives the politically charged words momentum. The music is led by the gorgeous, chord-based rhythm guitar performance, overdriven and consistent like a well-oiled locomotive, locked in ever-too-tight with the rock-solid bass and drum parts. The composition is undeniable melodic and stirring, and the open-ended vocal melody also lends a lost-without-a-home feel that serves the rebellious nature of the words quite well.
‘Father and State’ is mature and heartfelt. A powerful statement that is sure to charge Boxing Day into all the relevant scenes with confidence and charisma that’s present in droves.
