Musically, Poliskitzo are somewhat less 'raw' then the scene they're from would suggest. Don't get me wrong, their sound can by no means be called polished. But what you'll find underneath the grit are some extremely catchy and well crafted melodic tunes drawing more from late 70ies/early 80ies punk (especially Spanish punk from that era), then it does from the hardcore bands of that age.
It's always easy to start throwing around names, but with the Eskorbuto shirt one of the bandmembers is wearing on the cover of this 7", it's almost impossible not to make that particular reference. They do seem an obvious influence while listening to this EP, but I can also see members of Poliskitzo as having spend plenty of time listening to their copies of 'No te Muevas!' or the La Uvi 7". Other (more recent) bands that came to mind while listening to this were Los Monjo (especially because of the driving bass) and Ruleta Rusa (and their predecessor: Peligro Social). Fans of any of the aforementioned bands will no doubt like this as well.
However, simply comparing them to what other bands are doing or have done in the past, does not convey adequately my enthusiasm for this release. So in case I haven't made my point yet, let me say it again: this is really, really good!!! Maybe it's because they already put out two (!) demos before committing any of their songs to vinyl, but on their first 7" they already sound like they have created a sound that is truelly their own and that they're very comfortable playing. Can't wait for more!
It's always easy to start throwing around names, but with the Eskorbuto shirt one of the bandmembers is wearing on the cover of this 7", it's almost impossible not to make that particular reference. They do seem an obvious influence while listening to this EP, but I can also see members of Poliskitzo as having spend plenty of time listening to their copies of 'No te Muevas!' or the La Uvi 7". Other (more recent) bands that came to mind while listening to this were Los Monjo (especially because of the driving bass) and Ruleta Rusa (and their predecessor: Peligro Social). Fans of any of the aforementioned bands will no doubt like this as well.
However, simply comparing them to what other bands are doing or have done in the past, does not convey adequately my enthusiasm for this release. So in case I haven't made my point yet, let me say it again: this is really, really good!!! Maybe it's because they already put out two (!) demos before committing any of their songs to vinyl, but on their first 7" they already sound like they have created a sound that is truelly their own and that they're very comfortable playing. Can't wait for more!
Not convinced? Listen for yourselves...
POLISKITZO - DRUM SOLO
P.S. If anyone can hook me up with copies of their demos, it would be greatly appreciated!!
P.S. 2 For copies of this record, get in touch with Todo Destruido Records
P.S. If anyone can hook me up with copies of their demos, it would be greatly appreciated!!
P.S. 2 For copies of this record, get in touch with Todo Destruido Records
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