Living Wound's album Star 80 is a thrilling and energetic offering that showcases the band's impressive musicianship and songwriting skills. The album is a seamless fusion of different genres, including punk, metal, and rock, resulting in a unique and refreshing sound that is both familiar and new.
The opening track, "Star 80," sets the tone for the entire album with its fast-paced guitar riffs and driving rhythms. The band's ability to seamlessly blend different elements into their music is evident in tracks like "Chasing Shadows" and "Broken Crown," where they effortlessly switch between heavy metal and punk rock.
The album also features several standout tracks, including "Fading Away," which showcases the band's more melodic side, and "The Last Call," which features a powerful and emotive vocal performance from lead singer, Mark Williams.