Red Lorry Yellow Lorry – Strange Kind Of Paradise (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – COP International)
It’s been since 1992 that Red Lorry Yellow Lorry last released a studio album. In 2025, that long wait finally ends with the arrival of their sixth album — a release that’s already being hailed as the legendary British Post-Punk band’s ultimate opus, following last year’s EP “Driving Black”.
On “Strange Kind Of Paradise”, you’ll recognize the hallmark elements of classic Red Lorry Yellow Lorry: raw, old-school Post-Punk infused with passion and a strong sense of nostalgia. At the same time, the band explores darker, moodier rock textures that broaden their sonic landscape. The guitars and drums — along with Chris Reed’s unmistakable vocals — are sure to resonate with longtime fans. Lyrically, the band casts a critical eye on many facets of modern society, infusing the album with a sense of disillusionment that matches its brooding tone.
Personally, I find the heavier tracks to be the album’s strongest moments, while some of the others fall a bit short. The heyday of Dark-Wave and Post-Punk — a scene the ‘Lorries’ once helped define — is far behind us, but this album plays like sweet, shadow-drenched nostalgia for those still wearing black. (Rating:7).
Listen to “Driving Black”:
https://redlorryyellowlorry.bandcamp.com/track/driving-black
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