Alongside Subaru and Wlbrn St Tvrn, it’s one of three songs here that were originally on Father Figure and were re-recorded for this album. It’s easy to hear why – all three are spectacular, and it would be a real shame if they weren’t included. But the newer songs are just as great, especially the breakneck ferocity of HAMMS IN A GLASS, the uptempo melancholy of Johnny’s Dead and I’M IN THE MARKET TO PLEASE NO ONE, a powerful song that, beyond its raucous catchy melody, brings light to the dark reality of relationship abuse.
It all adds up to make an incredible album that mixes the personal with the political, and which turns trauma, anxiety and mental health troubles into something both fun and cathartic to sing (or shout) along to. Make no mistake: Winona Fighter are a band we’re going to be hearing a lot more from in the future. Absolutely no apologies are necessary – not even for the band name.
Verdict: 4/5
For fans of: Paramore, Press Club, Knuckle Puck
My Apologies To The Chef is released on February 14 via Rise