Agen 53 Spätgeburten LP
Killer grip of newly unearthed mid-‘80s punk from Verden, Germany’s AGEN 53. The first eleven cuts are studio recordings captured toward the tail end of the band’s existence in 1985, followed by some live performances and a handful of demo tracks. Stylistically scattershot, the tunes range from bouncy ’77-inspired punk with a smattering of post-punk elements throughout. Some songs are jangly and melodic, but they’ll also whip around to a tougher, proto-hardcore approach that exhibits a penchant for aggression and fury. A little something for everyone, this collection makes for a solid introduction to a proficiently eclectic band.
