Listen to “Salt” below or on your preferred streaming platform. They may be young, but Enola Gay know exactly what they’re fighting against – and “Salt” is a statement of bloody intent. Jordan Blum: Ive heard a lot about this band over the years. As the muscular sonics pulverise from all sides, Enola Gay don’t let up on the harsh truths: “Stop voting for trickle-down economics / With the next generation left with no food in their stomachs.” They bring all these ideas to a fist with the powerful repeated statement, “You’ll go blind by staring at The Sun”, referencing the tabloid newspaper that has continually lied and projected hatred into the minds of the numb British public. Enola Gay is perhaps the quintessential embodiment of OMDs sound - a romantic epic.
Enola Gay are here to send a message to all those who meekly accept what the British government does as if it’s harmless “Why’d you slugs vote for the salt / Brainwashed by the Tory cult,” they begin in the breathless, near-rapped verses.
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We wanted to write a track that captures what this nightmare full of uncertainty that we’ve all been through and how it terrifies us young people for not only our generation but future ones to come.”įull of vigorous and visceral playing – guitars distorted into grinding gears, bass like jackboots, drumming like bodies hitting the floor – “Salt” is a warzone. “Written the night Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, bleaching the fresh wound from leaving the EU, Salt spits at our current political climate. The Belfast based group formed in late 2019. Enola Gay Is mother proud of little boy today Ah-ha this kiss you give Its never ever going to fade away Enola Gay It shouldnt ever have to end this way Ah-ha Enola Gay It shouldnt fade in our dreams away Its eight fifteen And thats the time that its always been We got your message on the radio Conditions normal and youre coming home. There are several bands named Enola Gay: 1) Enola Gay is a post-punk, noise-rock four piece. The band has toured with such bands as Iced Earth, Nevermore, read more. The single has also received a hypnotic remix from Hot Chip. 2) Enola Gay formed in 1987 although it took 8 years before the band was offered a record deal and released their debut album. Belfast punks Enola Gay have today unleashed their third single, “Salt”, and just like those that have come before it (like “Through Men’s Eyes”), it doesn’t hold back on displaying their unchecked feelings about modern life. The band have also unveiled a special new and enhanced HD version of the original Enola Gay video, which you can check out below.