69. Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – “End of Suffering”

Frank Carter was born to be a star. It didn’t quite happen with the Gallows and Pure Love were close but no cigar. But it is third time lucky with the Rattlesnakes. This is a bluesy and very modern take on Punk. Much less direct and in your face as the Gallows but still with the same power. Frank is the perfect 21st Century frontman, honest about his failings, emotionally literate and wearing his frailties on his sleeves. This is a brutally honest open wound of a record. You can hear that the words don’t come easy out of Frank’ s mouth and are bundled up with pain and pathos. It feels real though, like you have been given unfiltered access to Frank’s complicated life. Not easy listening, but a thoroughly rewarding record.