Bankrupt from Hungary are in no way strangers to the pages of this webzine and this is their brand new record, sixth full length record in band’s 25 years of being in the scene. There are eight songs on this beauty and Bankrupt continues to wage war with the corrupt and illiberal political system in their home country Hungary. This means lyrics are pretty political but written in smart way and although being direct you can also read between the lines and interpret the lyrics your way. Many of that which Bankrupt sings about can be said about home country Croatia too, so I can totally relate to the songs and lyrics. Music of Bankrupt is melodic punk/skate punk but the one leaning more in the nineties old school melodic punk rock but having also some surf, reggae and post punk influences in their song structures. I personally think that this album is one of their best, if not their best work yet. I just can’t decide my personal favorites from this one, but that would be ‘Viktorland’, ‘Hungarian Satan’ and ‘Illiberal Holiday’. The one song I must also mention is ‘The Plane To Toronto’ because I know how much it means to the band. Vocals are nice, not shouted but sung and backing vocals harmonies and guitar melody lines are soo sweet that some of the songs just make your heart melt. Great album from our neighbors.
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