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Be that as it may. With TOD UND TEUFEL (IMPACT / BROKENSILENCE), there is now a new record from SI after years.
A elaborately designed digipak with a fold-out cover and artwork that may not stand out as particularly successful to everyone, but fits SI and their music....even though I believe the factor "religion" is somewhat overemphasized on the album, as it is also reflected on the cover.
Musically, SI continue where they left off - heavy guitars somewhere between TROOPERS, DRITTE WAHL, and unfortunately also the ONKELZ. Especially in ballad-like pieces, the comparison with the ONKELZ unfortunately becomes very easy.
In my opinion, the album is punkier than its predecessors, meaning less OI, which I find very unfortunate. However, for the old-school punker, this work is definitely recommendable.
Lyrically, I do have some things to criticize. Although the name SI has always stood for reckoning and clear words, after multiple listens, the theme of religion unfortunately sticks with me too much. The first track already hangs on this theme and is supported by several other pieces - too much. Furthermore, there are scene-critical pieces, reckonings from the left and right, as well as an anthem for the East Westphalians, well!
The overall impression of the album is okay, although I would have expected more - more melody, singalongs, and above all, more variety.
