If you don't know JELLY BRAINS from Munich, you will definitely know them once you've seen them live, and you won't forget them anytime soon. The band's sound stands out in the uniformity of punk rock. JELLY BRAINS have actually been around for a long time; it must have been back in 1996. It's all the more surprising that I had never heard of the band from Munich until the joint concert in January of this year in Innsbruck. Somehow, it seems I never managed to escape the "Bermuda Triangle of Munich," but I hope that this curse can be lifted someday, and that the band will soon go on tour. Maybe we'll just drag them along, because if someone is unwilling, they need a little push, haha. And although they haven't been on tour much, there have been various releases over the years, and a new album is already in the works.
Now I have received the demo tape "Darwin's Revenge" with 6 songs for the upcoming album. Here, fast punk rock is also combined with quick ska parts or reggae elements. The lyrics are presented partly in English and partly in German. I think the band delivers the English lyrics well, especially since not every German band that sings in English appeals to me, as not everyone is necessarily proficient in the language ;-) But here, it is coherent and audible. Overall, JELLY BRAINS play very speedy punk with driving, very fast parts where things get quite intense. The arrangements of the melodies and guitar solos are really great, and they show a knack for catchy songwriting. I also feel that they can't really be pigeonholed or compared, as the music of the Munich band is truly a very distinctive style. Musically, I think they can hold their own against the big names in the scene, as they really master all their instruments. Yes, you heard right, punk rockers who master their instruments; that does exist, hehe. It is also outstanding that the drummer sings, and he pulls it off perfectly live, sometimes harmonizing with the others in two- or three-part vocals. Well, many bands do that, but it doesn't always sound good. Here, however, it is melodic and pleasant to listen to.
What can I say, it all sounds like a great band now, and yes, it is! And I'm not saying this because I was bribed; I genuinely can't think of any negative criticism. Or can I? Okay, I do find one point that I might just steal a review point from you, hihi: You play too few live concerts ;-) Otherwise, I can only recommend everyone to check out the band!
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