ALBUM REVIEW: TV Death – Neon Dreamland

Dogged Sound Recordings

21.08.25

Newcastle garage rock berserkers TV Death have garnered a formidable reputation as a ferocious live act, bolstered by a series of electrifying EPs, so there are high expectations surrounding Neon Dreamland, the quartet’s debut album.

Fortunately, this 12-track firestorm of a long-player doesn’t disappoint. Kicking off with a killer three-track salvo of Propaganda, Plastic People and Bad Thing, TV Death set out their stall convincingly, spitting out jagged riffs underpinned by a swinging rhythm section. Singer-guitarist Jack Burlison attacks every song with the fervour of Screaming Jay Hawkins, vividly animating the group’s politically-oriented lyrics. Every track hits the mark, but standouts include Lease For Life and early single Crank Bugs. An impressive debut from a group that should make waves.