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about
Written and recorded before the Covid pandemic, Rights (along with another song recorded at the same time called Rats) was shelved for a year but is now being released exclusively on Bandcamp. It was created at a point just before Benefits altered the style of their recordings so now seems slightly out of kilter with songs like Flag, We See You and Traitors. However, the song is a staple of their live set and the band always liked the finished product which is why it's being made available to you now.
lyrics
He said, “I know I’m right, I know I’m right”
And they scream, obscene
As he claws through the mud of the champagne dream
Our manic bank statement begs
Sweeping the dregs
As the TV blares more thoughts and prayers
A drunken collaboration
Wasted in this council estate of the nation
And I’m on the country’s shit list
Too many years depressed, distressed or pissed
As i’ve grown up to be a statistic
Bettered by the pseudo moralistics
And privileged opinionista
Millionaire funded fashionista
And I’m getting it loud and clear
I’m getting it loud and clear
So loud, so loud, so loud, so loud
You’ve got a right you’ve got a right you’ve got a right you’ve got a right
You say, I need to get in with the in crowd
I’m not giving off too much of the proud in my job
Because I’m a part time nothing, a silent shadow, a broken cog
And all those riches will buy them success
As they stare at imagined media interest
And I’m getting it loud and clear
I’m getting it loud and clear
So loud, so loud, so loud, so loud
You’ve got a right you’ve got a right you’ve got a right you’ve got a right
I hear you shouting. I hear you shouting. But it means nothing. But it means nothing.
I see you emoting. I hear you’re promoting. But it means nothing. It means nothing.
credits
released May 19, 2021
Written and performed by Kingsley Hall, Jonny Snowball, Robbie Major and Joe Bell
Recorded by Stephen Norman in Saltburn and Stockton-on-Tees
Mastered by Tom Woodhead at Hippocratic Mastering, Leeds
I can safely say I've never been this excited over a piece of plastic in my entire life! This is awesome! It's impossible to pick a favourite when every track is a banger. The lyrics are on point and delivered with an acerbic wit and passion that leaves me in no doubt that they're spoken from the heart. I need more of this in my life! Dylan Barry
Amazing. Music full of energy and soul. And lyrics not scared of having an opinion. Plus on one of my favourite labels Invada. Finding this music this morning made my day. phil stairmand-jackson
An expansive intermingling of noise rock and art pop from Aussie rockers Agency; All sales from this record go directly to charity. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 22, 2020