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In any case, I can already say in advance that "Friss" is an evolution from the previous albums and musically brings a fresh breeze in the oven where the guys have prepared their new feast. In addition to the tried-and-true Streetcore, which no one needs to fear losing, more harmonious accents are being set musically, and even singer Schulle incorporates more melodic tones at times. The menu shines with diversity and has become more varied. Sometimes things may be a bit calmer, but no one has to fear the usual heavy sound on the album. Sure, there are "Oldschool" listeners who might not immediately appreciate the new stylistic influence, but I think TOXPACK will gain more listeners with this release rather than lose them.
When looking at the lyrics alone, the Berliners, who have been around for over 13 years, clearly do not serve up any soft food. They present themselves on "Friss" as socially critical and questioning as ever. With the release of the song "Nichts hören, sehen, sagen!" featuring guest singer Stephan Weidner (Onkelz), TOXPACK definitely makes a clear and very important statement against right-wing idiots. It’s great that the guys position themselves so clearly. Now even the last fool with a raised right arm should understand that he is unwelcome at a concert of the Berlin crew. TOXPACK shows little romance in the main course with "Transatlantik Rendezvouz" and makes it clear that Berlin has had a problem for a long time and that there are black holes in our system. Even though the appetite is great, the title track "Friss" calls for questioning our consumer greed and temporarily puts our greedy stomach in chains.
Maybe we will finally wake up and realize that here "Alles Lüge" (Everything is a Lie). Sure, time sometimes brings changes, but "Nichts bleibt wie es ist" (Nothing stays as it is). That’s how it is - whether in life or in a band. "Vergangen, vergessen" (Past, Forgotten) lets us confidently look forward, and so it is certainly with TOXPACK, who consistently follow their path without forgetting their roots in punk rock and hardcore. With "Friss", they have proven this again and delivered another great, unmistakable album.
There is also an interview with singer Schulle about the new album on Ramtatta, check it out:
http://www.ramtatta.de/s/interviews/f/details/id/6997/
