Rating: 73
The Ex is a punk band from the Netherlands, formed in the late 70's, at the same time as the Sex Pistols and the Clash. The five members are a combination of dutch and British ex-pats. (I don't know if that's where the name comes from. This is their 12th Studio Album. They've still got a punk sound, updated for the 21st century, with some African Influences thrown in for good measure. (In fact, one of the songs is a cover a song by an Ethiopian singer, but I don't know which one. I'm guessing it's Tree Float.) I was especially drawn to the horns. Click to hear Maybe I Was The Pilot on YouTube. It's an excellent representation of their sound.
I really like this. There's nothing I'm blown away by, but there's a lot to love.
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