Year Of The Mayfly by Borrowed Time: A Punk Rock Punch to the Gut
Alright, let’s talk about Year Of The Mayfly by Borrowed Time. Released in 2017 under Mayfly Records (yep, they really leaned into that name), this UK punk rock gem hits hard and doesn’t apologize for it. If you’re into raw energy, unfiltered emotion, and riffs that feel like a kick to the chest, this album is your jam.
Now, I gotta say, there are some tracks here that just stick with you. Like, Trapped In A Cult—man, what a banger. It’s one of those songs where the opening riff grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Lyrically, it’s got this rebellious vibe, kinda like flipping off authority while screaming into the void. It’s fast, it’s loud, and honestly? It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna smash something—or at least air guitar in your bedroom.
Then there’s Minute To Midnight. This one slows things down a bit but still packs a punch. The vocals have this gritty, almost desperate edge to them, like the singer’s pouring their soul out over a broken world. The chorus is hauntingly catchy, too—those harmonies linger long after the song ends. For me, it’s the kind of track that makes you stop scrolling through your phone and actually feel something.
The rest of the album keeps the momentum going strong. Tracks like Alpha Male and Finding My Way Home show off the band’s knack for blending aggression with melody. And hey, props to them for not just sticking to one formula. They mix it up enough to keep things interesting without losing that punk spirit.
What’s wild about Year Of The Mayfly is how timeless it feels. Even though it came out in 2017, it could’ve been released in the '90s or last week—it’s got that universal punk rock charm. Plus, the production quality strikes a nice balance between polished and raw, so it feels authentic without sounding like it was recorded in someone’s garage (though, let’s be real, we love those recordings too).
Here’s the thing: Borrowed Time isn’t reinventing the wheel with this album, but they don’t need to. Sometimes, all you want is music that’s honest, loud, and unapologetically itself—and that’s exactly what Year Of The Mayfly delivers.
Oh, and one last thought: if mayflies only live for a day, does that mean this album is their way of saying, “Hey, even fleeting moments can leave a mark”? Food for thought. Now go crank this sucker up—you won’t regret it.
