Initially, the New Breed may seem like the bastard sons of Shane McGowan, the SwinginUtters, and the Dropkick Murphys. And even though they contain traces of all of those artists, first and foremost theyre maritime Canadians and their heritage shines through on this recording. With mandolin, acoustic guitar, whiskey in hand, and a punk rock ethic, these "Sons of Halifax are genuine, uplifting, and raw. Hopefully these lads will leave their maritime home and venture forth across Canada to remind everyone of a greater, more complex, natural heritage and to spread their blissful booze anthems. "Well drink in every city; well drink in every town, show all the others that theres more of us around, we are so proud wherever we may be, we are the sons of Halifax.
(LongShot)New Breed
Port City Rebels
BY Shawn MerrillPublished Jul 1, 2003