Over the Hill Older Not Wiser LP
As charming as they are self-deprecating, the cleverly-named OVER THE HILL features veterans of the scene playing straightforward Oi! with lyrics sung in French and English. Musically, this is standard fare, with few exceptions outside of the closing track “Young Again,” which features some glam-y piano bits that makes the song boogie. The real entertainment value comes from the lyrics, most notably on tracks like “Can’t Run,” which features the gem “Next thing you know we’re on the run / Bad knee kicks in and I get caught / Geriatric skins on the pavement.” I’d be lying if I said some of these songs aren’t a bit clunky and at times so earnest it hurts, but overall I appreciate the honesty. Also, “Conformist Pawn” calls out right-wingers, misogynists, transphobes, and racists, and for that they get my support.