The tricky 11th album sees the light of day on April 23, 2010, in the 23rd year of the band's existence.
Last year, things had quieted down a bit for MAD SIN, but the band has re-emerged with their new album “Burn & Rise“. Although, MAD SIN was never completely gone; it was just quieter. Singer Köfte had a tough year but pulled himself up by his own bootstraps and now stands on stage, 40 kilos lighter, fresher, and more energetic than ever before. I was able to witness this recently in Krakow.
A few days later, the new album arrived at my place.
There are a total of 19 songs on “Burn & Rise“. That’s almost a double album that the Berliners have recorded here. The creative output is still very much present.
The first two songs “Last Gang Standing“ and the fast, energetic “Cursed“ are two smash hits in the best MAD SIN style. Melody chases speed, guitar and double bass compete with each other, and drummer Andy virtuously sets the beat for everything.
The third song is a little premiere. A German song, and it hits hard!
Lyrically excellent, “Geisterfahrer“ is a speed melody psycho-punk'n'roll number that will excite fans live.
With just the first three songs, MAD SIN shows where the hammer hangs. It hangs damn high, and all bands playing psychobilly or related genres with melody and speed should measure themselves against this standard. The songs sound fresh and remain captivating even after multiple listens.
Only the fifth song slows the tempo down. “9lives - MAD SIN“ is a beautiful ballad in the finest countrybilly style. A bit melancholic, the song depicts the highs and lows of the band. MAD SIN cannot be killed, even if you need the well-known nine lives for that. MAD SIN can play ballads, as the band also demonstrates with the tear-jerker “Für Immer“. Singer Köfte sings here very personally about the love for a woman who is loved above all. This is also available in German again.
I could write a few lines about each song. The songs are as multifaceted as the lyrics. MAD SIN shows on “Burn & Rise“ how versatile they are.
MAD SIN was never gone; the band makes that clear with this album.
A truly brilliant album. 100% MAD SIN, 100% just as it should be.
In 2010, MAD SIN is also back on the road in Europe, from Finland to Spain.
