Reviews

Onesnaževanje Uma

Lüger 5 Track EP

LÜGER is a raw, D-beat punk band originally formed in Zagreb, Croatia. They’ve been recording and releasing since 2020, and have a quiver of demos, EPs, and splits. Their latest release is a brutally aggressive rollick that lyrically dismembers our present sociopolitical world, all while ferocious, noise-slathered punk demands retribution. My favorite track is the closer, entitled “Fucking Leaders…”—the vocals are gnarly, the guitar flips through distortions at every opportunity, and the driving rhythm keeps the rock’n’roll adrenaline dose flowing.

Plastika Sijamski Blizanac LP

PLASTIKA is from Croatia and plays raw, hardcore punk, and Sijamski Blizanac is their ten-track full-length that delivers a noisy pummeling. Think KRIMEWATCH but faster, and oh yeah, the lyrics aren’t in English, but not knowing the words in their native language really doesn’t matter with how tight tracks like “Nervoza” and “Kaj Sad” are. PLASTIKA has a rare authenticity in their energy which makes their delivery of primitive hardcore that much more enjoyable of a listening experience.

Staticø Absurdity of This World LP

With a creative flavor of hardcore out of Serbia, this first full-length from STATICØ mixes influences to create a unique cohesion. Infused with relentless Scandi-punk pummeling, it pushes the spirit of UK82 to aggravated extremes, creating a fitting backdrop for their intensely passionate social and political commentary. This union is surprisingly natural, demonstrating the unspoken handshake that exists between the styles while creating a futuristic feel that rings maybe loudest in the chaotic title track. When the closing “The End” comes on, echoing the morbid march of SIEGE’s “Grim Reaper,” it’s hard to imagine a cooler conclusion.