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Even if this is meant to be an attempt to give streetpunk a new face, I cannot agree with that. And if I were to discuss this record under streetpunk guidelines, I would have no choice but to tear it apart completely. So I won't do that.
SOULTAMER delivers a record here that is primarily rooted in rock, melodic, sometimes straightforward, sometimes playful with guitar solos, occasionally sounding punky, metallic, and even poppy. Overall, however, it feels rather calm! Everything is on the verge of sinking into a single homogeneous mush, yet after several listens, it manages to leave a cohesive and rounded impression.
So, I expected everything, but not this. Not that we misunderstand each other, the record is good - or maybe not (?) - but at least it is not the announced streetpunk that I only find in a hint in the fourth song "Rough Diamond".
