Big Special feel like they've never been away, yet here they are with a new single, God Save The Pony.
I was properly introduced to their heady cocktail of beats and rhymes and humour and social commentary when they opened for John Grant's gig in Bristol back in February. If I had to be reductive, I'd describe them as one quarter Sleaford Mods, Pop Will Eat Itself, The Streets and Madness, but really they're entirely their own thing.
Their debut album, Postindustrial Hometown Blues, has been a staple ever since that February gig and wryly titled follow up National Average (released last Friday) will be no different.
Available in all the usual places, including the Big Special website, will some lovely fried egg-themed merch to splash your cash on.
Big Special are performing at a few festivals over the summer, with a headline UK tour following in February 2026. Go!
Note: If you're not as old as me and the post title means nothing to you, in keeping with the horse theme of Big Special's video, I've adapted a line of their chorus as a nod to a popular kids' TV show from the early 1970s.
Go!
In faith and folly
God Save The Pony!
I hope you’re never tired
I hope you’re never lonely
Go!
In faith and folly
God Save The Pony!
I hope you’re never tired
I hope you’re never lonely
Every band is a big band to someone
Even if its just the cunts that are in one
To reach the top of the slop
Ya stop when you drop
Begin again
The sun is low
England is balmy
Another step toward the unknown
Half full of flat whites
And a gentrified bacon sarnie
Wah wah wah
It’s all potholes and the price of fish
And how a conservative therapist off wish
Saved me £13.66 from my electricity bill
And taught me to praise the rich
And fake knowledge and happiness at will
Erm, Is that a dog or bitch?
It don’t matter mate,
It’ll still bite ya fuckin' arm off
It’s as soaking wet and pissed off as I am
And twice as bored
Move on and thank your lord
For not smiting you for being such
a vague creation
Go!
In faith and folly
God Save The Pony!
I hope you’re never tired
I hope you’re never lonely
Go!
I gotta say
I am fuckin' flabbergasted
Barely passed minimum wage
And I’m a rock 'n' roll cliche
If I’m honest I can’t believe how long
It’s already lasted
Stub my ciggy out in a crème brule
I wanna do a backflip at a French sex party
Sacre Bleu! the boy’s so arty
Catch your eye as I step back from the edge
I’m Just cooking the veg
Hope ya don’t mind the smell
Turn your heels and raise hell
He’s stoned in a hammock
Baffled like the fly
We’re only here for a weekend, kid
Cheat, steal and lie
Forget your pride and being dutiful
You’ve got the box, now lift the lid
You’ve been beaten into something beautiful
Go!
In faith and folly
God Save The Pony!
I hope you’re never tired
I hope you’re never lonely
Go!
In faith and folly
God Save The Pony!
I hope you’re never tired
I hope you’re never lonely
Go!
Go!
Go!
Go!
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