Hardcore Superstar
"Split your Lip"
Release: 26th November 2010
Label: Nuclear Blast/Riot! Entertainment
Do the guys get old?
Definitely not.
Entering the "Split your lip" (Release: 26th of November 2010) album just emphasizes again that this band is simply born to rock!
Starting with a kind of glamorous song, singing about those evil dominant leader girls that just kick away asses, called "Sadistic girls".
"Split your Lip"
Release: 26th November 2010
Label: Nuclear Blast/Riot! Entertainment
Do the guys get old?
Definitely not.
Entering the "Split your lip" (Release: 26th of November 2010) album just emphasizes again that this band is simply born to rock!
Starting with a kind of glamorous song, singing about those evil dominant leader girls that just kick away asses, called "Sadistic girls".
First impression of the song might make people think that the rockers got a bit softer. But don't let you blend by the midtempo rhythm. The beginning of the song is perfectly formed like the beginning of big stage show with a drum roll. Just the sound of an exploding pyrotechnics is missing to introduce a real energetic opening.
The 2nd title "Guestlists" of the album starts with a short monolog in Finnish.
Of course the songs all have the typical Hardcore Superstar Sound. A strong drum rhythm always kinda guides and defines the melody built-up.
Some will say that this stuff differs not that much from the previous that has been released and in a way the might be right. But it is the "brand" of this group, their unique sound and of course they stay loyal to it.
This is all about the recognition ability.
Unfortunately there need to be said that the 2nd song is not very different from the first one. It is a piece putting you into good mood while asking: Who the hell are you, don't make yourself important - I don't even know you. Do Finnish people have to worry now because someone is complaining at the beginning in their language?
Anyway this thing is made to dance.
The third song "Last call for alcohol" is my highlight on this disc after a first listening through. The melody is significant, powerful and just screams out in every single component it consists of: I want to get drunk, I don't care, just give me the alcohol, NOW!
It looks a bit like a far spreaded cliché that rockbands always have to sing about alcohol and how they are in need of it to overcome their depressions.
A leitmotif that works out pretty well in this composition.
And now we spend special attention to the 4th "Split your lip" of the chapters that gives the record the name. Interesting beginning so, creating some tension as it changes from drums to breaks and back until it evokes into the actual number.
I felt some metal elements concerning the use of the bass. It grows on into a very melodic demanding arrangement. The dark tones of the guitar mixed with the metal-inspired bass make this hymn a lightly harder track compared to the ones before.
Moonshine was the first available chant in the net and the pre-single that should heat up the fans' excitement. I was not very convinced by it when I listened to it in the beginning. The opening sounds like the band was fooling around with some Italian candle light - jingle of a pizza advertisement which fits the irony of the lyrics.
"Don't talk about moonshine, don't talk about white wine" going on to a message like "You make me sick". The melody need some time to get used to it. Not a song for everyone.
"Here comes that sick bitch" is a highlight but in another way than "Last call for alcohol". It is basically recorded only with acoustic guitar and transmits a lot of emotions because the centre of attention is laid on Jocke's voice which comes out really strong in that matter. A song that definitely goes into the heart same as into the ear even it misses such a significant ear catching melody as "Shame" that is very well known live as an acoustic piece.
To me the 7th song with the header "What did I do?" appeared in the first seconds of playing a bit lame. And the tone series seems to be a bit frozen, the song is stucked in its tone sequence and the shouting seems to be misplaced.
It is not a bad song though seemingly it was knocked together from older tracks.
Let 's now continue with the those left on the playlist.
"Bully" has a really nice introduction but becomes more lame as closer it comes to the end.
The verses are nicely pointed out and the wordflow totally fits the melody that underlies them.
It could be surely a good live song that makes heads banging.
"Won't go to heaven" emphasizes the clangour effect of the singers' voice. The song is awakening now after the medium quality of the previous singles. It is full of energy, has a catfight-incentive accent and brings out the high spirit of partying.
The next song definitely advices something else than having a "Honeymoon". The start is a bit irritating at it has secondly throws of, lets call it noises rather than rhythm.
The song is also a bit different, strikes diverse tone heights and makes the whole thing more interesting. After you got awakened by the former song this piece will definitely keep you awake and stay tuned.
But now as you finally got up the record is about to finish soon. It is time now to "Run to your mama". A very impressive ballad follows now which without a question can move along with "legendary" tracks like "Shame" and "Standing on the verge".
Anyway the BEST number on this creation, contains drama, recognizable melody, a overwhelming piano and strings - an unbelievable good composition and sets up that the frontman's voice can perform such a profound sample.
This record in the whole could have problems to be same loved as "Beg for it" (Release: 2nd of June 2009) as it misses the one or the other really significant ear catcher melody.
Even the songs and spirit of the tracks is still rock the impression raise while listening that their power slowed a bit down.
However, those who do not expect a remarkable change will be very satisfied and certainly will find their songs to love on it.
It is worth to buy anyway otherwise the band is going to "Split your lip", I assume.
©PinkBambi
The 2nd title "Guestlists" of the album starts with a short monolog in Finnish.
Of course the songs all have the typical Hardcore Superstar Sound. A strong drum rhythm always kinda guides and defines the melody built-up.
Some will say that this stuff differs not that much from the previous that has been released and in a way the might be right. But it is the "brand" of this group, their unique sound and of course they stay loyal to it.
This is all about the recognition ability.
Unfortunately there need to be said that the 2nd song is not very different from the first one. It is a piece putting you into good mood while asking: Who the hell are you, don't make yourself important - I don't even know you. Do Finnish people have to worry now because someone is complaining at the beginning in their language?
Anyway this thing is made to dance.
The third song "Last call for alcohol" is my highlight on this disc after a first listening through. The melody is significant, powerful and just screams out in every single component it consists of: I want to get drunk, I don't care, just give me the alcohol, NOW!
It looks a bit like a far spreaded cliché that rockbands always have to sing about alcohol and how they are in need of it to overcome their depressions.
A leitmotif that works out pretty well in this composition.
And now we spend special attention to the 4th "Split your lip" of the chapters that gives the record the name. Interesting beginning so, creating some tension as it changes from drums to breaks and back until it evokes into the actual number.
I felt some metal elements concerning the use of the bass. It grows on into a very melodic demanding arrangement. The dark tones of the guitar mixed with the metal-inspired bass make this hymn a lightly harder track compared to the ones before.
Moonshine was the first available chant in the net and the pre-single that should heat up the fans' excitement. I was not very convinced by it when I listened to it in the beginning. The opening sounds like the band was fooling around with some Italian candle light - jingle of a pizza advertisement which fits the irony of the lyrics.
"Don't talk about moonshine, don't talk about white wine" going on to a message like "You make me sick". The melody need some time to get used to it. Not a song for everyone.
"Here comes that sick bitch" is a highlight but in another way than "Last call for alcohol". It is basically recorded only with acoustic guitar and transmits a lot of emotions because the centre of attention is laid on Jocke's voice which comes out really strong in that matter. A song that definitely goes into the heart same as into the ear even it misses such a significant ear catching melody as "Shame" that is very well known live as an acoustic piece.
To me the 7th song with the header "What did I do?" appeared in the first seconds of playing a bit lame. And the tone series seems to be a bit frozen, the song is stucked in its tone sequence and the shouting seems to be misplaced.
It is not a bad song though seemingly it was knocked together from older tracks.
Let 's now continue with the those left on the playlist.
"Bully" has a really nice introduction but becomes more lame as closer it comes to the end.
The verses are nicely pointed out and the wordflow totally fits the melody that underlies them.
It could be surely a good live song that makes heads banging.
"Won't go to heaven" emphasizes the clangour effect of the singers' voice. The song is awakening now after the medium quality of the previous singles. It is full of energy, has a catfight-incentive accent and brings out the high spirit of partying.
The next song definitely advices something else than having a "Honeymoon". The start is a bit irritating at it has secondly throws of, lets call it noises rather than rhythm.
The song is also a bit different, strikes diverse tone heights and makes the whole thing more interesting. After you got awakened by the former song this piece will definitely keep you awake and stay tuned.
But now as you finally got up the record is about to finish soon. It is time now to "Run to your mama". A very impressive ballad follows now which without a question can move along with "legendary" tracks like "Shame" and "Standing on the verge".
Anyway the BEST number on this creation, contains drama, recognizable melody, a overwhelming piano and strings - an unbelievable good composition and sets up that the frontman's voice can perform such a profound sample.
This record in the whole could have problems to be same loved as "Beg for it" (Release: 2nd of June 2009) as it misses the one or the other really significant ear catcher melody.
Even the songs and spirit of the tracks is still rock the impression raise while listening that their power slowed a bit down.
However, those who do not expect a remarkable change will be very satisfied and certainly will find their songs to love on it.
It is worth to buy anyway otherwise the band is going to "Split your lip", I assume.
©PinkBambi
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