Thirteen years after Know the Code, Australian’s The Corps return with Watch It Burn — a lean, eight-song statement that reaffirms their reputation for blending streetpunk grit with Rose Tattoo-inspired rock’n’roll swagger. It’s a comeback that doesn’t feel nostalgic, but urgent and hungry. While many bands mellow out after a decade away, The Corps sound more melodic, more aggressive, and more confident.
Clocking in at eight tracks, the new album wastes no time reminding listeners why The Corps were always a cut above. Opener “Burning the Candle” sets the tone immediately. Its bluesy lead guitar line hints at pub rock roots beneath the band’s streetpunk exterior, locking into a driving rhythm that refuses to let go.
This track (and the others on this album) fuses the gritty swagger of Aussie rock legends like Rose Tattoo and AC/DC with the uncompromising toughness of Razorblade and the Bruisers. The result is a sound that feels both classic and hard-hitting. Adding to its impact, the bluesy guitar solo cuts through with real fire, elevating the song to another level.
Single “Don’t Stop” follows with a chant-ready hook that feels tailor-made for live shows (don't stop, don't sleep...) and some great guitar solos as well.
I could name all other songs but there are no fillers on the album in my opinion. Do not take my word for it but buy this record and find out for yourself.
What makes Watch It Burn work is its focus. The Corps have always favored cutting excess, and these eight tracks are all muscle, no fat. Production is loud and punchy, but never sterilized, letting the grit and urgency shine through.
The Corps never fit neatly into Oi! stereotypes, and that outsider spirit remains central to their appeal. They’re not interested in pandering — just in playing the music they love with conviction. Watch It Burn is the sound of a band returning on their terms, unmistakably The Corps.
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