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“Bella Ciao“ is one of the most famous songs from Italy. Countless bands have played the song, whether live, on record, or both.
REDSKA from Cesena in Italy have now taken on this classic and adapted it to their typical REDSKA style. The song now comes in fast Ska-Punk.
The song is delivered somewhat hectically. It shouldn't be any faster, otherwise the singer wouldn't be able to keep up. It can't always be high-speed, at least not if you also want to sing along. Nevertheless, the song hits hard and is fun. Personally, I prefer the version by Banda Bassotti, but with this song, you can truly say “To each their own Bella Ciao“.
In addition to “Bella Ciao“, there are two more songs included on the EP.
“La Resistenza“ runs for just over 4 minutes. After a short intro, it kicks off with Ska-Punk and two-part vocals. Beautiful melodic arcs, supported by brass instruments and a driving drumbeat, give the song everything it needs. A song that with a
clear political message is perfectly represented by REDSKA, as the band stands for Ska-Punk with political content.
The third song is “Smile“ and in the first few seconds, it somewhat resembles Talco. However, it quickly takes its own path and, with organ support, heads back towards Ska-Punk. Fast, melodic, and definitely danceable is the number.
The three songs certainly do not fully represent REDSKA. However, anyone who wants to get a first impression of the band should give this a listen. The fan probably already has the EP, which is only available as vinyl or download.
