(tv series) KLAN – sezona prva – mafijaška serija iz Srbije

Boban Skerlić je autor i tvorac serije KLAN, čiju sam prvu sezonu upravo pogledao, a sastoji se od osam epizoda. Aleksandar Dimitrijević kao Šok i Nedim Nezirović kao Paša su dvojica prijatelja, sitnih kriminalaca koji žive od krađa autodijelova i njihove preprodaje mehaničarima, isto tako od krađa automobila i tada tobožnjeg posredovanja između otmičara automobila i žrtve, pokupljajući lovu i povremeno cinkajući policiji neke sitne kriminalce i švercere. No, nakon što ukradu automobil žene šefa mafijaške organizacije, nakon što ih kazni, šef ih zaposli i tada počinje njihov uspon u redovima organizacije, te stvaranje vlastitog klana. Ova serija u osam epizoda prikazuje točno ono što je na Balkanu normalno, a to je kriminal, spregu kriminala i tajnih službi, cajke i brz život, lake žene, ubojstva i brutalan rat između naših antijunaka i drugih mafijaških klanova koje Šok i Paša postepeno čiste i postaju jedni od najjačih, ako ne i najjači klan u Beogradu. Ono što je meni bilo zanimljivo je transformacija ove dvojice mladića, pogotovo Šoka kojeg je odlično odigrao Dimitrijević, njihova transformacija od dobrodušnih wannabe tough guysa i sitnih kriminalaca do okrutnih i hladnih mafijaških bossova koji ne oklijevaju ubiti i najbliže suradnike, ako je to poslovno opravdano. Ta transformacija likova i napetost je ono što drži prvu sezonu ove serije. Ponekad ima malo praznog hoda i neke stvari su s druge strane previše ubrzano odrađene, ali ovo je tek prva sezona od tri koje su zasad izašle, tako da ću uskoro pogledati drugu sezonu i ovdje javiti dojmove. Kraj prve sezone je dovoljno dobro odrađen da me zainteresira za drugu sezonu koja je navodno još bolja i intenzivnija.

Gluma: 8/10 sjekira – uz dva glavna glumaca, postava je odlično odabrana, pogotovo njuške članova klana, od najmlađih do veterana, tako da sve štima što se mene tiče u ovom području.

Zaključak: 7/10 sjekira – zbog ono nešto malo praznog hoda i ubrzane radnje u nekim dijelovima nije viša ocjena, ali ostavlja prostora za popravak u narednim sezonama.

(review) Niki Lauda Firefighters – ‘S/T’

Niki Lauda Firefighters are from Berlin, Germany and they are no strangers to the pages of this webzine because we reviewed their demo a while ago. Now, it is time for their debut full length album. This beauty is an energy bomb containing 17 songs. Sounds long with too many songs? No, not at all! Because the music of Niki Lauda Firefighters is a fast mixture of skate hardcore punk, some crust and d beat here and there, also melody and straightforward punk influenced guitar work. Vocals are just right, screaming at the top of the lungs when necessary, also being a bit more melodic yet harsh at times when song atmosphere needs such voice. Lyrics are mixture of personal and humor, black irony and cinic aggression at times, greatly written. I would very much enjoy this band live, because judging by studio efforts, they deliver tons of energy and hardcore food for the hardcore hearts while playing live. Some of the songs are very anthemic, like one of my personal favorites ‘Landlords’ and also ‘Artificial Stupidity’, some other favorite being ‘ Too Much Information’ and ‘One Pint, One Piss’. This is a great band with strong and fast debut album so check this one out immediately.

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(review) Downstater – ‘Cruelest Defeats’ (People of Punk Rock Records)

Downstater are hailing from Quebec City, Canada and this is their debut full length that came out with People of Punk Rock Records. This one contains ten songs. What do we get here? We get dose of melodic punk/skate punk with nineties influences, like it was played back in the days reminding me of all those bands that I grew up with. This album is emotional, dramatic, intense and melancholic, but also grandiose in richness of melody, backing vocal harmonies and superb songwriting. From the excellent opener ‘Thanks For Nothing’ which grinds everything in its path with contagious melody and superb chorus, this record is a rollercoaster of emotion, goosebumps and above all great excellent punk rock like we are used to from bands in Canadian scene. Musicianship is tight and if I must compare this band to some other bands it would be a mixture of No Use For A Name and Strung Out, being technical yet in your face punk rock at the same time, even with I dare say pop punk sensibility. Vocals are not too mellow or snotty at all, they are strong but fit in like butter on fine bread. It is very hard for me to choose favorites between these ten songs, because they are all excellent, but I will try. They are: ‘Call Me When You’re Dead’, ‘Let You Down’ and ‘Cruelest Defeats’ along with above mentioned song. I love this band and album!

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