Simple, stripped-down first-wave punk that knows exactly what’s what. Everything sounds thin, trebly and perfectly designed to sink into the soft meat of your brain, with each brisk, fist-in-the-air track loaded with killer hooks, smart melodies and moments that just beg a beer-swilling singalong. For all the brash poppiness and cheery hijinks there’s also a seriousness of message – thoughtful, political, pro-DIY – that makes this one vital in terms of spirit and sentiment as well as sound. Check out ‘Atria ja HK (ei oo OK)’ and if you’re immediately reeled in then rejoice in knowing there’re 11 more tracks to sink your teeth into. If not? Maybe give it another go once you’re out of your coma, eh?
