“One Tribe” is a non- stop riot of Street- Punk that grabs you by the balls and doesn’t let go. Opener “Too Little Too Late” ushers in 100 mph aggression with simple, break- neck Punk Rock and classic Skinhead vocals that could have been recorded down the pub. Then it’s on to “War On The Streets”, a track on which Gimp Fist unleash what their finest attributes in an expression of despondency directed at the state of violence present in the UK. This is set alongside timeless guitar licks and a soaring, yet gravelly, melody.
My favourite track on this album, though, has to be the short blast of feel-good fury that is “Jimmy Was A Punk”. This is the quintessential Oi! tune that makes you want to get pissed, stage dive and punch the air to a shout of “Oi! Oi! Oi!”. “One Tribe” also bears the staple live track and prominent crowd- pleaser “Just Another Country” which offers up the irresistibly juvenile lyric “Just another cunt. Just another cunt. Just another country” whilst questioning what the fuck has happened to what was once “a powerful nation”. This patriotism, following the sentiment of brotherhood found in the previous track “Shoulder To Shoulder” really show what Gimp Fist are all about; unity, patriotism and having a laugh.
The best thing about this album has to be the effortless combination of impeccable musicianship and timing with simple and potent lyrics expressed in a chant- like style you’d expect from a rowdy football crowd. Just to make sure every Skinhead element possible is present, the band close with a song that is an allusion to Kubrick’s iconic “A Clockwork Orange” named “6655321” (the inmate number Alex, lead droog is assigned). In short, this album is high in quality, concise, powerful and definitely essential to the collection of any self- respecting Skinheads out there.
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