While it might seem, that the Lithuanian punk scene is not as big or active as everywhere else - this album will serve you some hope. Probably the only d-beat band in Lithuania released their first full-length album called CONTRA ORDER. And while I am not the biggest fan of crust or d-beat (unless it's super melodic like Martyrdod or very heavy like Seitan), this album speaks to me on so many levels. Its probably because to me it feels like a hardcore punk album more than d-beat (you can also hear a bit of rock'n'roll in those riffs, as well). And I think that this is great!
Seeing these bois grow in the local scene was a real pleasure, first shows were promising, but not too strong. However, after visiting the release party gig a week+ ago I was very happy to see Attaktix are now ripping a new one to everyone in the crowd (even though masked moshpit was hysterical). Line-up changes have probably played a part, but it's mostly practice that helps you master your instrument and finally achieve the sound that transmits the real power. Opening track "Snitch" is probably the weakest in the album, but after this punk rock hit it really catches up very quickly and sounds like any good d-beat band from abroad.
The whole album goes by really quick and you get the urge to play it again and again. The duration is perfect for multiple spins. Listening to it, you definitely feel the energy, the spirit - the guys from Attaktix are definitely doing what they love! Catchy lyrics with topics almost always present in D-Beat and Crust punk, amazing catchy riffs that keep playing in your head afterwards and occasional surprise blast beats, that make some songs even more brutal and fast than it should be. Just a straight forward, honest, angry and fast album, what else do you want? The band still has shirts and tapes, show some love $$$! Also streaming on Spotify.
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