Billy Liar is one of my favorite songwriters. Powerful and honest. - Tim Armstrong (Rancid) That's one hell of a statement coming from Armstrong, a guy who knows his way around a tune as one of the most beloved songwriters in punk rock history. A single listen to Billy Liar's new album Crisis Actor will have any listener agree with Armstrong. With this album, Billy Liar showcases his outstanding talent for storytelling and his ability to capture raw, unfiltered emotions that resonate with listeners on a deeply personal level. These songs are bold, brash, and destined to be played loud in any size venue Billy steps into, from a solo show at a DIY space to a full-band set on a giant festival stage and everywhere in between...all with fans screaming back every word! Throughout the album, Billy intricately weaves anecdotes, scathing social commentary, and self-realization to craft a record that will please old and new punks alike. Drawing the inevitable comparison to the legendary punk troubadour Billy, Mr. Liar shares Mr. Bragg's ability to address society, politics, and the world at large through the lens of lived experience and deeply personal, confessional emotion. And just to put Crisis Actor over the top, a friend turns up to lend his familiar voice to one of the record's highlights: the one and only Frank Turner joins Billy on Negroni, adding his trademark powerhouse grit to Liar's boundless, exuberant energy. With Crisis Actor, Billy Liar is poised to step up as a central voice in a new wave of singer-songwriters ready to tell their tales to listeners across the world. Clocking in at just 28 minutes, this album is a proverbial uppercut to the jaw. It hits you hard and fast, but it is intricate enough to reward close repeat listens. This is fortunate, because you'll find yourself dropping the needle on this one again and again!
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December 8, 2023
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