The Chromosomes from Livorno, Italy are playing punk since 1993. and remain loyal to the DIY ethics of the underground punk hardcore scene. Respect to the guys who recently delivered their fifth album and I am proud to be able to listen and review it for this zine.
“Losing Eleven” contains 11 tracks of awesome melodic punkrock which is perfect for listening in these days of Spring sunny and warm days. All of the tunes have that excuisite melody that only Italian bands can provide. This band reminds me a lot of Italian bands which I used to listen to in the 90-ies like Derozer for example or This Side Up and I love them for that because the music of The Chromosomes made me nostalgic and brought tear of joy to my eye remembering singing aloud and pogoing to the music of similar bands like 20 years ago. In the time when you think that you and your friends are invincible and nothing can stop you. Nowadays you realize that from the crew that was then, only you remained. But, I digress. The lyrics of the songs are in English and typical for the happier side of punk music. On the whole this album could pass under Ramones Cora music like Teenage Bottlerocket are playing. My favourite songs on this record are “Heavy metal kid”, “Leavin Canada”.
I love Finnish bands, they always provide quality music with a dose of originality, that defiance, only trademark of Finland´s scene and people. This time I listened to and reviewed the new record by The Hayleys.
The Hayleys come from the town called Jyväskylä and play awesome dirty combination of hardcore punk and metal. This record contains 9 tracks of pure Armageddon of Satan worshipping punk and sexy orgiastic hardcore riffs and energy. Catchy melodic hooks, energetic fast drumming and rawness but also melancholy of punk make this record a winner! The production of this record is just perfect being crystal clear but also retaining that dirty and raw cellar vibe. The lyrics are in Finnish, so I don´t understand a word what they´re singing about but judging by the music I can imagine hehe. If I must compare the music of The Hayleys with someone then I would compare it to one of my favourite bands, Impaled Nazarene. This album is great stuff for all of us who love this kind of music. Top songs: “Kuollut turre ei murise” and “Kyykaarme”.
I am ashamed to admit it, but I never heard of PMX prior to this record, so silly me. Where was I to miss such great band? This Scottish skatepunk melodycore band is just awesome. So, all of these songs on this record are new to me, so I can review the record for this zine.
This is in fact a live studio album consisting of older songs and two new tracks. PMX play skatepunk, fast paced and energetic with a lot of hardcore and metal influences. These guys are technically superb on their instruments. PMX´s music is so special that you can at the same time sing along, mosh, pogo and get emotional an hug a sweaty kid standing in the pit next to you. For me the absolute highlights on this album are “Another Day”, “Clown” and “Who Are We To Pray”.
KRAYKULLA-WEBZINE 