THE EXTRAS take on a role that seems long abandoned:
That of a band that does not confuse emotionality with pathos.
This is written on the promo sheet that accompanied the record titled “Closer” by THE EXTRAS.
This is hard stuff!
Or rather, it sounds like the best damn thing in years.
Is that really the case?
THE EXTRAS hit us hard with their ten-song album.
There’s energetic rock’n’roll punk, dirty garage, ‘77 punk, and guitar-oriented rock music with double impact. A fat, furious guitar wall dominates the recordings, accompanied by a driving drum set with a solid bass drum. Additionally, there’s a very fitting vocal performance that doesn’t clash with the instruments but rather captures and perfectly amplifies their tempo and force.
As guests, the band from Cologne has brought in Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü) as well as Sonny Vincent and Jamie Oliver (UK Subs) into the studio. These three musicians are certainly no strangers, and besides the surely personal acquaintance, this also underscores the skill of THE EXTRAS.
Alongside the very appealing sound, variety is the strength of the album. The album is fun to listen to and is never boring. In terms of sound, it certainly appeals to a large part of the older generation, which is fitting since the band members are no longer teenagers.
THE EXTRAS have recorded a beautiful piece of music, which is appropriately available physically only as red-black vinyl.
Though the body may no longer be young, the soul is still wild and full of life.
