Barons & Bankers is a blow on those responsible for the world crisis, seen through the punk attitude and the anger of someone who grew up in garages. Even when VIC DU MONTE's PERSONA NON GRATA plays the ballad "Truth And Consequence" there is an underlying angst, common in those who got the blues. Yet another strong feature of this record is post-punk, delivered both in a visceral, heartfelt way as in the challenging and pounding "Raising To The Round" and in a more intellectual Talking-Heads-like way in the groovy "Wog Box". While the rock'n'roll suggestions in "Running To The Moon" may heavily hint to The Clash, possibly mixed with a 50s style, in "Vanished From The Scene" the band is let loose on a wild beat ride, with some very good blues in it.