The Shell Corporation's album Babylons Burning is a powerful and thought-provoking work of punk rock. The band's energetic and passionate performances are matched by lyrics that tackle social and political issues with intelligence and intensity.
From the opening track "Cold Reasoning" to the closing "No Authority," the album is a relentless barrage of hard-hitting punk rock anthems. The band's sound is both classic and contemporary, with nods to the punk rock of the 70s and 80s as well as a modern sensibility.
The lyrics are the real standout of the album, however. They cover a range of topics, from police brutality to income inequality to the struggles of working-class Americans. The band's anger and frustration are palpable, but there is also a sense of hope and determination that runs throughout the album.