The Fallout – What Is Past Is (Still) Prologue

In 2005, The Fallout released “What Is Past Is Prologue” on Longshot Records. In 2018 the band has re-mixed, re-mastered and re-released the album as “What Is Past Is (Still) Prologue.”

The album is available at the band’s Bandcamp page as a free/pay-what-you-want download. The 2018 version of the album contains two bonus tracks. “Shades Of Black” and “It’s Not Cool”!

And, don’t forget to check out The Fallout’s new 4-song 7-inch “Raise Your Flag And Other Anthems” out now on Rebel Time Records!

Dig in!

A few reviews of the original release:

Album number five for this Toronto punk rock three-piece comes hot on the heels of their great 2004 release, Turning Revolution Into Money. This time out they seem to have gone for a somewhat purposely less polished but no less powerful sound and, if anything, these 14 songs are even snottier and snappier than before. Drawing their inspiration, both musically and lyrically, from the likes of the Clash, Stiff Little Fingers and D.O.A., the Fallout definitely hold their own, dishing out some real rebel music. Their catchy-as-hell, sing-along, three-chord punk rock packs a definite punch and is coupled with well-crafted and well-articulated, socially-conscious lyrics that crackle with heartfelt anger and urgency. These cats are kind of like a street-punk version of Woody Guthrie. Highly recommended. (Exclaim)

Toronto, Canada three piece The Fallout release their fourth full length collection, ‘What Is…’ Vocalist/guitarist Lord Byron powers things along with a mixture of driving fretwork and choppy riffs, that offers an appreciative nod to the melodic attraction of early punk on ‘Bigots And Bastards’ and a harder straight ahead core style on ‘Raise The Minimum Wage’. They’re also versatile enough to successful produce an effective slice of raw edged punk-reggae on ‘Nancy Never Knew’. Admittedly the abrasive, gravely, slightly off key vocal tones of front man Byron take a little getting used to, but perseverance builds an appreciation of his passionate approach. Throughout the display a knack for writing topical protest songs that take a slightly different angle like ‘Trail Of Tears’, ‘Pie In The Sky’ and ‘Robin Hood’ that all adds to the collective appeal of a band offering a healthy and resilient take on contemporary punk. 4 out of 5. (Punk Oi UK)

The press sheet for these dudes says they’re playing a style similar to The Clash or The Jam. While I’m not hearing that at all, it doesn’t much matter because it’s still a damn fine punk rock CD. These Canadians have the cockney accent down pat, and play punk rock that I would say is more similar to Social Distortion meets One Man Army. Those are two of my favorite bands, so obviously I’m digging this CD. Great lyrics also, with strong social commentary. I’m 100% behind these dudes. (Razorcake)

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