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LEBAKKO Sunday Morning Coming Down 7" (Kanavakaupungin) Ever since I first got into Finnish hardcore and punk pretty much all the bands I've listened to have been playing one version or another of their patented classic raw and intense style, mainly because that's the sound I've come to love and seek out. But every once in a while I get exposed to a Finnish punk band that doesn't necessarily sound like this, and as with all music I've liked some and disliked others. This time it's Lebakko that delivers a somewhat different style to what I'm used to when it comes to our neighbours to the east, even though there are traces of the more raw hardcore here and there. Especially so in the track "Ole Hyvä Nyt" which also is the only track sung in their native language, and therefore has an extra advantage in creating this resemblance. Anyway, musically this brings an equal amount of straight up punk rock and speedy and catchy late 70's/early 80's US punk to mind, with a result that lands somewhere in between fast melodic American punk and the classic Finnish rough style, with a plodding bass and sharp up-tempo riffs. These five tracks are delivered in a fast, melodic and chaotic manner, with a handful of infectious shout-a-long moments where you're invited to join in alongside the rest of the band. The whole approach of Lebakko sends a message of obnoxious and snotty youngsters out there to have fun and give the finger to society. A great 7" that catches on instantly with its memorable riffs and punk attitude. [Krogh - June 22, 2009] www.myspace.com/thelebakko |
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