Young Identities – New Trends EP

Reissue (Shake Music 1980/ 540 Records 2011)

The second piece of music from the Forest Glen recording session and savage/shake music’s fifth release was New Trends by Young Identities. This would be the last release by the band before they go on to change their name to The Kicks and what a cracker it is. Opening with title track “New Trends” lead singer Clay carries on right where he left off from the first EP with his signature bratty, snarling vocals. The guitar work is definitely more improved with better soloing and a catchy 3 chord punk rhythm. The band’s decision to use a better studio/producer pays dividends with the overall production of this record being much clearer and the songs are a lot tighter and catchier. In this reviewer’s worthless opinion this is the best EP of all the savage/shake reissues yet.

Young Identities - New Trends.mp3