Frankie 'Boy' Flame And The Whalers - Oslo Oi

Review by Daniel Davis

Album Review: Oslo Oi by Frankie 'Boy' Flame And The Whalers Alright, let’s talk about Oslo Oi by Frankie 'Boy' Flame And The Whalers. Released in 2010 under 8000 Records and Pitbull Records, this punk-rock gem is a raw, no-frills ride through the gritty streets of Denmark and Norway. If you’re into Oi! or just love some good ol’ rebellious rock vibes, this one's for ya. First off, the band’s lineup is solid—Lille-Erik on bass and vocals brings that street-smart edge, while Sole shreds the guitar like it owes him money. Thomas keeps the drums punchy, and whoever designed the sleeve (shoutout to B.Reader and F.Marshall) nailed the whole “we-don’t-care-but-we-really-do” aesthetic. Now, onto the tracks. There are six songs total, but two really stuck with me. The opener, Oslo Oi!, kicks things off with this driving rhythm that feels like a fist bump to the face—in a good way, ya know? It’s got this chanty vibe that makes you wanna grab a beer, find your mates, and yell along. You can tell they’re not trying to reinvent the wheel here; they just want to get the party started. And honestly? Mission accomplished. Then there’s Love Ain’t Rock’n’roll. Yeah, I know it’s spelled weird in the tracklist, but who cares? This tune hits different. It’s got this sneering, almost bitter energy, like Lille-Erik is calling out every fake relationship he’s ever seen. The lyrics hit hard because, well, haven’t we all been there? That mix of sarcasm and heartbreak makes it memorable. Plus, the guitar riff is so damn catchy, you’ll probably hum it for days without realizing it. What’s wild about this album is how unapologetically simple it is. No fancy production tricks, no overthinking—it’s just straight-up punk rock done right. Listening to it feels like hanging out with old friends who don’t sugarcoat anything. Sure, it ain’t perfect, but that’s kinda the point. Oh, and here’s a random thought—how cool is it that an album named after Oslo was made by a Danish-Norwegian crew? Like, did they actually write this in Oslo, or was it just a vibe thing? Either way, it works. So yeah, if you’re looking for something real, loud, and full of attitude, give Oslo Oi a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up accidentally starting a mosh pit in your living room.

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Artist: Frankie 'Boy' Flame And The Whalers
Album: Oslo Oi

Rock

1997

Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Lula
Love Aint Rock N' Roll
Oslo-Oi!
Love Ain't Rock'n'roll
Hammers
Oslo Oi!

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Frankie and the Flames - Hammers

Frankie Flame - Oslo Oi!

The Whalers-Lula

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Catalog Numbers

8001EP

Labels

8000 Records
Pitbull Records

Listen online

ouvir online
online anhören
online luisteren
ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
7"
33 ⅓ RPM
EP
Reissue
Remastered
CDr

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Lille-Erik
Vocals	Lille-Erik
Drums	Thomas
Guitar	Sole
Sleeve	B.Reader, F.Marshall
Design	B.Reader, F.Marshall

Notes

All songs copyright control, original recordings made in Oslo 1997, remastered 2009.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: 8001EP A
Matrix / Runout: 8001EP B

About Frankie 'Boy' Flame And The Whalers

Real Name

Frankie Marshall

Name Vars

F. Flame
Flame
Frankie
Frankie \
Frankie 'Boy' Flame
Frankie 'Pyjamas' Flame
Frankie Boy
Frankie Gonad
Franky 'Boy' Flame
Franky Boy Flame
Franky Flame

Aliases

Frankie Marshall
Oi! The Robot

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Oslo Oi* by Frankie 'Boy' Flame And The Whalers is a high-energy mix of punk and Oi styles. It’s unique because it blends raw rock vibes with tracks that have quirky titles like "Love Ain't Rock'n'roll" and "Hammers." Even cooler? The band pulled talent from Denmark and Norway, and the same guy, Lille-Erik, handled both vocals and bass duties. Released in 2010 under two labels, 8000 Records and Pitbull Records, the album feels like a true underground project. Plus, the sleeve design credits go to B.Reader and F.Marshall, adding a personal touch to its gritty aesthetic.