A math problem:
In 14 years, the band CHRISTMAS, which currently consists of 4 members, has cycled through 21 band members and released 20 publications into the world.
Find out which band members were involved in which releases.
It’s quite an achievement to free up more than one band member each year for future orientation and still manage to release more than one publication per year. Some bands take years to integrate new members.
CHRISTMAS from St. Wendel in Saarland seems to just keep going as if nothing has happened since the beginning of their time.
After 14 years of band history and 550 shows in 18 countries, I finally get to know this band. Coinciding with the release date, the band names their record, which is physically available only on vinyl, “Fear of Romance.”
What fits better for Christmas than the fear of romance? When feelings come into play, things get complicated, and songs like “This means War,” “Trainwreck,” “I’m not alright,” or “Burn Piggy Burn” leave no doubt that while strong feelings are involved, they don’t necessarily have anything to do with romance.
The twelve songs offer the best melodic skate-core / hardcore without frills or bravado. Here, what needs to be said is said. Straightforward, without nonsense and egocentric bluster.
I’m very picky when it comes to hardcore; not much really speaks to me.
CHRISTMAS speaks to me. Not only because of the brilliant combination of band name, album title, and release timing but especially because nothing sounds boring here, nothing feels forced.
It’s straight in your face.
What a soundtrack...not just for Christmas, but for everyday life.
