Track Listing

1. The Riverbank
2. London Is The Reason
3. Leeches
4. Black Eyes
5. I Dread The Night
6. Death Voices
7. The Vulture (Acts I & II)
8. The Riverbed
9. The Great Forgiver
10. Graves
11. Queensberry Rules
12. Misery
13. Crucifucks

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4133 in Music
• Released on: 2009-05-04
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: CD
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

CD Description
Notorious British hardcore punk band Gallows follow-up 2006's debut Orchestra Of Wolves with Grey Britain. Utilising loud, heavily distorted guitar riffs and screaming vocals, Gallows have made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting bands within their genre. Having toured extensively across the world, Gallows have progressed musically and return stronger than ever. Grey Britain includes a special guest appearance from Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro on "Graves".

Customer Reviews

Finally a record that justifies the hype
I wasn't a fan of Gallows when they first appeared. But pretty soon I realised I was just stuck in that hypocritical funk of hating any band that gets successful, so I went and bought 'Orchestra of Wolves' to see what all the fuss is about. As a long time punk rocker and metal fan my response was lukewarm. It was a good hardcore record but nothing I hadn't heard before and better. Seeing 'Grey Britain' in my favorite record store I thought I'd take a punt, see if they'd grown. And boy how they've grown.

Grey Britain is not just a collection of songs like the previous album, but a work of art to be taken altogether. It's a portrait of a decaying modern Britain that many listeners will recognise. It's difficult to describe how immense this record sounds and I'm not goin to attempt it, but it's a world away from their debut. Yes it's still aggressive metal tinged hardcore punk, but it's far more focused, heavier, angrier and the use of classical elements is sublime.

For all it's nihilism it actually fills a long-vacant niche in mainstream music as a record that feels like it actually matters, and as such, perhaps by accident, leaves you (or at least me) with the naive thought that maybe society can be redeemed somehow if enough people wake up. Just don't ask me how that would work in reality.

Either way it's a powerful record that simply must be heard.

Gallows grey britain , what can i say fantastic, Angry, pissed off follow up
I must admit i hated the gallows at first, when i saw pictures of them in magazines i thought they were just the latest bunch of pop punk brats!! how wrong i was, they were just what i was missing from my music collection angry, straightforward PUNK! a band that sounded as if it was pissed off,

and this is just what this cd "grey britain" is,, its about being pissed off!

The recession has hit britain and frank carter and the boys are truly angry and pissed off with the way britain as become, you can tell this as the album gets bleaker and more angrier and somewhat darker(or greyer as they put it) as the album goes on.
Having only been a fan originally of their singles, i went back and listen to the First album in full and now this and im still not dissapointed

Packs an incredible punch - fantastic!
I discovered Gallows recently through a guitar magazine. Grey Britain is a fantastic album, one that packs an incredible punch musically, I feel. Lyrically, it captures the spirit of the times, many would say. Some people may be put off by the heaviness and sheer aggression of most tracks there. If people want slushy, inoffensive music, there are plenty of other bands for them to choose at the moment. If you want top notch punk-metal that really delivers, I cannot think of a better record for you. Long live Gallows!