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With their insane debut, PEARS have made a solid entry in the race for the most furious punk rock/hardcore album of the year. Here, self-hatred and anger towards the seemingly perfect world seamlessly transition into multi-part harmonies from the glory days of the punk revival. Pardon! Even the forefathers, the RAMONES, are skillfully covered. Staccato breaks glide into a youthful, rebellious punk rock, only to take a sharp turn into the next unexpected change. The singer rants about drugs, hate, and violence, screaming like a first-class psychopath. And in less than half an hour and 10 songs, this whirlwind of everything that makes punk and early hardcore so great is already over.
A small downside: Uninspired artwork. One could also say "old-school," but can words like "old" and "school" really soften the blow?
Otherwise: It’s crazy how well this mix works. Such a surprising yet compelling combination of styles was probably last achieved by LEFTÖVER CRACK, though with a completely different outcome. Melodic vs. tearing everything down. Even if all of this has been done before, this band is new and alive and spits in your Bionade!
