Badlands - Flame Still Burning

Review by Ian Gilchrist

Album Review: Flame Still Burning by Badlands (2014) If you’re into raw, unfiltered rock with a punk edge and some serious attitude, Flame Still Burning by Badlands is worth your time. Released in 2014 via Rebellion Records out of the Netherlands, this album feels like a love letter to rock ‘n’ roll’s rebellious roots. It blends genres like Rock & Roll, Oi, Punk Revival, and even throws in a dash of American Trad Rock for good measure. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Joshua Dutrieux and L. Smits, it’s got that gritty, punchy sound that makes you wanna crank up the volume. Now, let me tell ya—this isn’t one of those polished, overproduced albums where every note feels calculated. Nope. It's messy, loud, and full of heart, which honestly makes it way more fun to listen to. There are live tracks sprinkled throughout, giving it an authentic, sweaty-bar-gig vibe. The credits list Victor Nefkens as the songwriter, and dude clearly knows how to write tunes that stick with ya. Two tracks that really stood out for me? First off, “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Sounds simple, right? But man, it’s such a banger. The energy hits you right away—it’s fast, catchy, and feels like the kind of song you’d shout along to while crowd-surfing. You can almost picture the band smashing their instruments at the end of the set. It’s got this timeless quality, like it could’ve been written in the '70s or last week. Either way, it’s impossible not to headbang along. Then there’s “Nation of Sorrow.” This one slows things down just enough to let the lyrics sink in. It’s heavy—not just musically but emotionally too. The vocals have this raspy desperation that pairs perfectly with the pounding drums and guitar riffs. There’s something haunting about it, like it’s telling a story you can’t quite shake off. When they bust out the live version later on the album, it feels even bigger, like the whole room is singing along. Goosebumps stuff, honestly. What’s cool about this album is how it balances studio polish with raw live energy. Tracks like “It’s Gonna End (Live)” and “Fight Until You Die (Live)” remind you why live music is unbeatable. You can hear the crowd cheering, the band feeding off that energy—it’s electric. And yeah, sure, there are repeats of certain songs in both studio and live versions, but instead of feeling redundant, it adds depth. Like seeing two sides of the same coin. One thing I didn’t expect? How much I appreciated the artwork and layout by Tim v/d Kimmenade. The photos by Peter v/d Wijst and Vincent Van Der Hoogen give the whole package this DIY punk aesthetic that matches the music perfectly. Even Robin Cornelissen’s remastering job deserves a shoutout because everything sounds crisp without losing its rough-around-the-edges charm. So, would I recommend Flame Still Burning? Absolutely. Whether you’re into classic Rock & Roll, Punk Revival, or just looking for something with bite, this album delivers. Honestly, it’s refreshing to hear a band wear their influences on their sleeve without trying too hard to reinvent the wheel. Random thought: If this album were a person, it’d probably be covered in tattoos, sipping cheap beer at a dive bar, and telling wild stories from tour buses. And honestly? That’s exactly the kind of friend we all need in our playlists.

Artist: Badlands
Album: Flame Still Burning

Netherlands

2005

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Rock 'n' Roll	2:37
Nice Day For A Hanging	2:28
Nation of Sorrow	02:47
Right to Judge	2:32
Goliath's Evil Ways (Live)	1:58
Rock 'N Roll	02:37
False Gestures (Live)	2:52
Heroes (Live)	2:7
Rock 'n' Roll	2:37
Flame Still Burning	3:18
Weekend (Live)	2:5
Nation Of Sorrow	2:47
Nation of Sorrow (Live)	2:47
False Gestures	3:13
Goliath's Evil Ways	1:59
Beyond Redemption	2:43
It's Gotta End	04:09
Rocking for Rebellion (Live)	2:19
Get Rhythm	2:24
It's Gotta End	4:09
Judgement Day (Live)	3:20
Right To Judge	2:32
Nice Day for a Hanging	2:28
I Got Your Number (Live)	2:38
I Got Your Number	2:38
Fight Until I Die	3:04
Give Me Strenght	2:47
Spirit Of Rebellion	2:23
It's Gonna End (Live)	4:9
Rocking For Rebellion	2:19
Leave It Behind	3:14
Spirit of Rebellion	2:23
Judgement Day	3:20
Weekend	2:1
Fight Untill You Die (Live)	3:4
Right to Judge (Live)	2:38
Hometown	2:26
Heroes	2:07
Give Me Strength	2:47
Rocking for Rebellion	02:19
Hey My Friend	2:8
Veterans	2:5
Goliath's Evil Ways	1:59

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Rebellion020

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Rebellion Records

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CD
Reissue

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Rebellion Records
Recorded At	Mystic Sound Studio, Hertogenbosch
Remastered At	Double Noise Studio
Manufactured By	AMR Productions

Credits

Role	Credit
Layout	Tim v/d Kimmenade
Photography By	Peter v/d Wijst, Vincent Van Der Hoogen
Producer	Joshua Dutrieux, L. Smits
Mixed By	Joshua Dutrieux, L. Smits
Mastered By	Joshua Dutrieux, L. Smits
Remastered By	Robin Cornelissen
Written-By	Victor Nefkens

Notes

+ New And Live Tracks
This CD is a reissue of the band's first album "False Gestures", plus bonus tracks recorded live in Belgium and new studio tracks from a session in 2005

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 25888 86202 7
Matrix / Runout: AMR52-RR0300 WWW.AMRPRODUCTIONS.NL @ 3
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LW03
Mould SID Code: ifpi AAH27

About Badlands

Streetpunk band from the Netherlands.

Members

Victor Nefkens
Eef
Christian Stöbe
Matthijs Van Klaveren
Rutger Ides
Niels van Venrooij
Sander van der Hoogen

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Flame Still Burning* by Badlands, released in 2014, is a high-energy mix of punk, rock 'n' roll, and Oi? It’s got tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll," "Nation of Sorrow," and "Heroes" that feel like a live concert even when they’re not. What’s cool is that the album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Joshua Dutrieux and L. Smits, then later remastered by Robin Cornelissen to make it sound even sharper. Oh, and fun detail: the album includes both studio and live versions of some songs, so you can hear how they vibe on stage versus in the studio. Definitely for fans who love raw, rebellious energy with a side of nostalgia.