Enter Shikari is Britian’s lite version of Rage Against The Machine, at least for “Flash Flood of Colour”
“System” starts the album off right with a rhyme about the end of time. “Machine” carries it forward by saying its time to stand up because its not too late. You just wonder how many fans are actually listening rather than just grooving along.
“Sssnakepit” finds Enter Shikari starting like Prodigy and ripping into something out of Slipknot’s comfort zone. It’s a very interesting combination. “Stalemate” is different. It is slow and softer, but still has great lyrics and rhythm. It’s a bit more thoughtful and smart like something you’d expect from Muse. “Stalemate” actually has me reconsidering the best parts of Enter Shikari.
“Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here” borrows from Muse and a bit of the Manic Street Preachers. It’s a hell of a fun song.
Finally, the lads end with “Constellations”, seemingly tender song that just hides behind that facade. Listen closely and its deeper than just a bunch of the normal musical b.s.
Whether you care or not about politics and making a change, Enter Shikari can still be an interesting listen. But if you too are pissed and want something to listen to while occupying something you’ve got a band for that.
