The long-awaited second album of the real Rataliator, better than their first one even and getting a lot of positive feedback already, lots of power and aggression, maybe a bit more RAC-sounding than the first, a touch of metal still.

Belgium Pure Impact Records managed to keep British band Retaliator on its label and that investment will pay itself bak for sure. Retaliator is one of the best British Oi bands of today, the 5 piece has a hard hitting aggressive sound, some kind of metal Oi with a big punk edge to it, and they are not afraid to make some enemies in left-wing fanatic circles (2020 - " a vision of the future shaped by militant left wings idiots" and Epitath - "the thoughts of a terminally-ill elderly war hero after watching anarchist riots in London during May of 2000, his subsequent death was noted by few"). Talking about lyrics, in my opinion all Retaliator lyrics are magnificent, strong to the point stuff written with sincere anger, not just some poser skinhead scrap-head. Just check out the Lyrics to "Sarah", about the murder of a young child by a paedophile and you feel the rage and sadness growing inside you. Best tracks are for me "Against the Grain", "Days of Glory", "in the Danelaw", "Sarah" and "Vicious". Includes a Condemned 84 cover ("Unite"). Comes with a 8-pg booklet with lyrics and photos inside, a clean job. Out Of Order #4. Eine band die ich lange beachtet habe, mich aber musikalisch sofort begeistert hat. 14 titel die einem feinsten, englischen Oi (teilweise Hardcore-lastig) um die Ohren ballern. Zum abreagieren, freidrehen und abrasten ! Titel wie "Feel the Power" oder "Strength thru Oi" lassen in mir das Tier erwachen und animieren einen beim Autofahren andere Verkehrsteilnehmer von der Strasse zu drängen ! Stolz & Stil #12.

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The band that became Retaliator was formed in Great Yarmouth, England in 1995 under the name of Outburst. The first demo "Crusade" was recorded on August Bank Holiday 1996 and was received well in punk & Oi! circles. Soon after releasing this tape Outburst changed their name to Retaliator. The band were soon offered an album deal which due to bad timing was lost when they suffered a split. The remaining band members persevered and soon started gigging locally and went on to record the "Feel The Power" demo which was later on released by Data Records as a 7" EP in 1998. The band had many line-up changes around this time. Following a very drunk night in Bruges, they were offered an album deal, this time on "Pure-Impact". The album "Order of Chaos" was recorded in the summer of 1999. The year 2000 was quite successful for Retaliator and saw them play several gigs home and abroad. In the fall they also recorded their second album for Pure-Impact which is entitled "Against the Grain", more powerful and better than the first one even. 2001 saw the release of "Against the Grain" and the band appeared on several compilation albums. They also got to play the now infamous "Holidays in the Sun" festival in Morecambe, England. Other bands that played included Cock Sparrer, Discipline, Cockney Rejects etc… January 2002, and the band released the "Patriotic Alcoholics" EP, followed by more gigs in Europe. The summer of 2002 saw the band release a split album called "Kick Down That Fuckin Wall…" with Scottish band Bakers Dozen. The band then took a break to sort out some line-up changes. 2003 and Retaliator are back! Recording and releasing their third 7" single "The Sweeney" and playing a load of gigs including Norway and Italy. They are now writing their third album which will hopefully be released in 2004. Contact the band through e-mail at : retaliator@ntlworld.com, check the official website at www.retaliator-england.co.uk or write to : Retaliator, PO Box 7842, Colchester, CO1 2XP, England.