Legendary Huntingtons are back with new record. I must admit that I have heard the name of the band all the time, but actually always somehow failed to listen to their music until now. What an ignorant fool I was. This music is heaven. I must admit that they are in the same rank as Teenage Bottlerocket with their ultramelodic Ramonescore, that means becoming one of my favorite bands. This 14 songs offer some of the best melodic pop punk carrying the legacy of Ramones in song arrangements, simple three chord bombs, fantastic vocal lines and anthemic choruses. Although this record came out early this year, it is for sure one of the contenders for the record of the year. Recommended songs: Not Penny˙s Boat, You Don˙t Have To Go, Too Old To Care.
Giorni di Gloria are another little jewel from the mighty Italian punkrock scene with so many bands delivering such great records. This bands is based in Tavullia, Italy and play their vision of fast skatepunk mixed with melodic hardcore. There is an intro plus five songs on this record and the lyrics are in Italian language which unfortunately I don`t speak but is is such a great language for melodic punk because it is so melodic and fantastic to sing in. The song arrangements are great, melody lines are cool and from all the songs my favorites are Giorni di pura follia and Per non morire, but all of the songs are fantastic if you are a fan of more nineties oriented melodic skatepunk with great musicianship, fantastic songs and I can only imagine how great this band sounds live. Really good one!
Fast Lane are coming from Bordeaux, France and they play melodic punkrock with fast skatepunk strong melodies and great vocal lines and harmonies. This new record features twelve excellent fast and energetic songs, just the right measure of speed and melody like I love. What I also love is dual vocals with two different voices that fit just perfectly into the picture of the songs arrangements. The lyrics are personal, about friendship, survival in these fast times that we live in, love for the gigs and traveling, scene, not giving up also love and loss. For me, the best songs on the album that I could recommend to you are The Stars Were In Your Eyes, Angels Are Free, So Stop Bashing Society. Great album!