British band Idles have released their second full-length release Joy As An Act Of Resistance. Spurred on by a time of personal turmoil, political disaffection and a struggle with alcoholism, Idles’ frontman Joe Talbot entered a period of self-reflection after the release of their last album. Joy As An Act Of Resistance is the result of this period and sees the Bristol punks unleash a scathing critique of toxic masculinity, addiction and British politics. Talbot’s attack-dog vocal delivery is underpinned by the band’s relentless and dissonant musical arsenal, ensuring that the gravity of the message won’t be ignored and cementing Joy As An Act Of Resistance as a vital and relevant second album from Idles.