The song follows the band's protest ethos, written about the unfairness in how third-world countries are treated by the West after the war in Sudan. It flows smoothly with the rest of their discography, such as 2024's debut album 'Come and See'. With Dan Hoff's explosive delivery and each lyric being like a sucker-punch to the stomach, "feed 'em then kill 'em / till death do we dance / if it moves kill it", it's hard not to fall in love with what the band are trying to get across.
Sonically, it leans away from the post-punk genre and instead moves more towards dance-punk; however, it still ties into their distinct sound. Mixing sound with beats of silence in perfect harmony, 'Party Lines' fits in nicely with the album's tracklist and leaves fans excited to see the final result.
Pierce O'Callaghan's punchy drums help to ground the song amidst the chaos, while Ben O'Neill's and Mark MacCormack's distorted guitars give the track an air of Fontaines D.C.
It would be remiss to not mention Charlie McCarthy's growling bass that adds Gurriers' signature sound to the track, making for a listen that fans want to repeat again and again.
An important song currently, 'Party Lines' has yet again pushed the band to new heights. 'Nobody's Coming To Save You' is set for release on the 25th September via Play It Again Sam.
Madi Briggs
Image: 'Nobody's Coming To Save You' Official Album Cover
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