SLEDGEBACK is a punk rock band from Seattle and has now been around for 8 years. Founded in 2004 by their Hungarian singer Gabor Hun, who was already active in the early 90s in the Hungarian band C.A.F.B. The band has become known in the USA for their uncompromising attitude, having recorded several albums over the years while remaining true to their own style. Now they have their first retrospective album "7 years like a broken record" for us to listen to, and after the first listen, it’s clear to me that the label SN-PUNX from Schwerin took on the production of this record for a good reason. The fact that the label not only helps young bands from the German-speaking area with production but has now even brought their first foreign production on board shows that the people from Schwerin have a knack for good music. Musically, SLEDGEBACK reminds me of a mix between OFFSPRING and SOCIAL DISTORTION. Singer and guitarist Gabor has a pleasant, smoky voice that fits well with the thoughtful lyrics and the feeling of not wanting to get up in the morning. It’s the ideal soundtrack for winding down. Musically, the band is top-notch, with catchy melodies and the recording quality is excellent! My personal listening recommendations: the opener "Pants off", "Dead City", "Scarhart", "Dead boy, dead girl", and "My life". Personally, I find the band's sound a bit too calm in some places and perhaps not meant for moments of absolute frustration, but rather more for contemplation. The record will definitely be played more often in my player!
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