Australian hardcore punk sensation Clowns have a new record out with Fat Wreck Chords in April and I listened and reviewed the record for our zine.

I first saw Clowns perform live at a show in Zagreb, Croatia in 2017. I was struck with the ferociousness and primal wild energy of their performance almost feeling the wild and raw side of punkrock slapping me on my face. Now, two years later, their new record is here. Could they capture that spirit on the studio record, I asked myself? Of course! The new on contains 11 songs and first thing that comes to mind upon listening is the increase of various music structures and melody on this record. Don´t get me wrong, it still is their basic garage hardcore punk with all the speed and wild drive, but they managed to incorporate some very nice melodies in the background of the song structures. The musicianship of these guys is on very high level and it looks so easy when you see them playing their stuff, but it definitely is not. I love the melody of Bland Is The New Black, Freezing In The Sun or I Wanna Feel Again. There are also some psychodelic parts like in May I Be Exhumed and of course the calm atmospheric oriental parts of Nurture were a music to my ears. These are highlights of this record for me, but you should get this one, listen and find yours. Great one!

9/10

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