Gatzara S.N. LP
Barcelona tends to produce interesting bands, so I was psyched to check out GATZARA. Not quite what I was expecting—melodic, anthemic punk rock with group chorus chants and post-punk undertones. Musicianship on this release is at the fore, backed by a pristine production that highlights interlacing guitar harmonies. The album is catchy in a ’90s mall punk way with raspy sing-along parts and a “whoa-oh-oh” sensibility. Heartfelt to be sure, if somewhat stylistically dated.