SINGLE REVIEW: Crispus Attucks and the Love Muskets - No Kings / No Crowns'
I love this quote from the band! "If punk, alt rock, and grunge had a messy, loud, sleep-deprived child, it’d be Crispus Attucks & The Love Muskets—and they’d raise it on a steady diet of distortion pedals, caffeine, and pure defiance."
With that spirit of chaos and conviction, 'No Kings / No Crowns' delivers a raw, gritty, politically charged anthem that tears into power, corruption, and the illusion of democracy - while rooted in American political issues, govermental frustration is a universal topic. Seering guitars and anthemic chants channel the essence of punk rebellion, echoing the frustration of a system doomed from the start. There’s urgency in every note, a sense that this isn’t just a song—it’s a battle cry, a voice for the masses.
The acoustic intro lulls you into thinking you know where the track is headed, only for it to explode into a frenzied downpour of sound. Arty, attitude-laden vocals snarl with democratic frustration, while the chorus takes a more melodic approach, offering a moment of contrast before the chaos resumes.
It’s uptempo, erratic, rebellious, and defiant—hooky in all the right ways. Killer, smouldering guitars clash with crashing drums, rooted in the retro punk energy of bands like The Clash and the Ramones, but infused with youthful fire and modern-day frustration. The gang vocals amplify the feeling of camaraderie, a collective voice of discontent that makes the track feel even more vital.
A politically charged, universally despondent rant wrapped in a catchy, sing-along tune, 'No Kings / No Crowns' turns anger into art —loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.
