RUHRSCHEI literally woke me up, and that happened immediately after the first listen of the album. Here we are dealing with hard-hitting, in-your-face punk rock! A bit of "Ruhr-Romance" only appears in the title track, but it actually encourages good vibes and drinking beer with your best friends. One of the few slower songs on the album with a ska influence, but it's great nonetheless! Otherwise, things usually get pretty intense: the guys call their debut album "Uproar" and I’m sure they will cause a stir in the scene! Once again, this is one of those bands that immediately excites me after the first play and makes me want to turn up the amplifier! Musically, the four guys from Schwerte know their craft, combined with a catchy, slightly gritty, and melodic voice from the singer. The guitarists sometimes play very metal-heavy, but I really like this style, and there are quite a few earworms in there. Driving sounds paired with very cool, socially critical lyrics like "Brauner Bastard", "Probleme", "Nix zu fressen", or "Alles ändern" round off the album and make it so diverse. Their own scene of copycats and followers also gets a good roasting in the song "Individuum". This mix of fun and socially critical lyrics appeals to me a lot, and RUHRSCHREI has a knack for healthy variety. The "Summer at the Ruhr" with its ohohoh's immediately makes me, as a long-time Bavarian, yearn for currywurst with fries red/white and a beer in the drinking hall. The album really hits hard, and I believe it’s one of the best I’ve heard in the last few weeks! Punk rock with a bit of ska and metal influence, exactly what kicks you in the jaw, but in a good way! And I have to say, actually all the songs on the album are consistently successful. "Come with us" you demand in your song, and of course, I hope we can share the stage sometime!
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