The Business - Suburban Rebels

Boasting some top tunes “Suburban Rebels” gritty urban drama, pleasing mix of ’77 style punk vibes and some top rock riffing on the slower tracks, is like the best bits of all the classic Oi! bands (Rejects, Resort, Upstarts, 4-Skins) rolled into one. A seemingly great Oi album you say, until you realize The Business released better material both before and after this. Early compilation tracks such as "Out in the Cold" or "Streets Where You Live" were some of the most melodically unique in Oi, rivalled only by Cock Sparrer for their pop sensibilities. By the follow up album “Saturday's Heroes”, the band was once again wearing their love for catchy rock’n roll on their sleeve. This seems like an attempt to cash in on the early 80’s punk revival of the time. That isn't to say there aren't some goddamned classics on here; it’s worth it just for the immortal “Drinking And Driving” and the title track alone. Not to be missed!