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In Light Of Recent Events appeared without warning earlier this week, much like 2019's All In Good Time, and once you hit play, it's clear what you're in for.It's another slab of post-punk with propulsive rhythms, wiry guitars and urgent vocals — the hallmarks that have made the band so endearing over the past 20 years There's an attention to detail across every aspect of their existence — their costuming on the live stage is as arresting as their songs — all feeding into a fully realised vision.It's lyrically that you'll find something you're unlikely to hear from other hard rock bands