Pare Nostre Que Esteu A L’infern
Pirates Press, 2018
10/10
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When it comes to punk bands from Spain, it doesn’t get much better than Crim, who released two albums in 2018, Sense Excuses and the one we’re discussing here, Pare Nostre Que Esteu a L’Infern.
The lively album leads with the charged “Poster No Hi Ha Final”, where gruff vocals are met with melodic backing vocals and crisp percussion, and “Hivern Etern” follows with hypnotic guitar work in a firm, thundering display of punk and hardcore ideas.
In the middle, the chunky bass of the title track helps solidify this as one of the album’s best tracks, though the swirling guitars of “Ullais De Liet” is a close second with its contagious sing-alongs. “Viure O Existir”, another exceptional track, then moves swiftly with a hard hitting yet tuneful display of rock’n’roll influenced punk.
Near the end, “Himnes Contra El Temps” plows ahead with intensity and rhythm amid its fist pumping, pit friendly pace that even brings in a guitar solo, and “Quan Tot Sigui Fosc” finishes the listen with an anthemic quality that breeds intricate songwriting and dynamic, timeless energy.
A band who have yet to release a record that isn’t fantastic, Crim use power and melody in the best ways, where they sing in their native Catalan tongue. How these guys aren’t the biggest name in the punk scene is beyond me, cause they bring all the best elements of Leatherface, Rancid, Bad Religion and Hot Water Music, yet with their very unique Catalonia roots intact and appreciated.
Travels well with: Noi!se- Dull The Pain; Seized Up- Brace Yourself