Unfortunately, I had never heard of the Cologne band "Raptus" before, but there are a total of 25 songs on this record! For their new album "Die Wut bleibt", which features 12 songs, they also included the entire previous DIY-produced album "Generation Drogen" from 2009. The record was released on the Stuttgart label "Subwix". Having already heard some great bands from this label, like "Blinker Links", I was even more curious about what to expect from RAPTUS.
Musically, this is top-tier punk rock. The recordings offer sing-along parts filled with many Ohhhhhh's and ahhhhhhh's. Absolutely suitable for the next punk rock party. The lyrics are very thoughtful. They discuss why we don't stand up for a "Short Uprising" and before the devil comes to get us, we should make a "Last Attempt". Since there is no God and we are all plastic punks, every day is just a "Bad Day". Raptus sings about everything they hate, the boss, humanity in general, or even their own music, and they want to "Buy a Life". But in the end, we all end up in a single-family house with our grandchildren, so "What’s the point" of being rich? So let's head to the next "Teenage Gang Bang Party", because maybe we won't have to pretend that "Everything is Fine" there. The singer has a voice that is pleasant to listen to, so it doesn't bother that he has adopted the motto "I scream, therefore I am". He sings that we always have stress, stress, stress, and an "Inventory" is long overdue. So pants down and vodka in, because that's something we've learned well. Because tomorrow we need to be fit for "Demand Planning". So off to the savings bank, then it’s: Hands up! And everyone shut up for a moment! And when the plan works out, you’ve earned your "Friday Afternoon". Then you turn up the music to drown out your neighbor's screams and the kids next door with their "Shitty Emocore". Just get away from me with that! RAPTUS sings about stories that life writes, and it’s really fun to listen to the record. The songs from the older album "Generation Drogen" are also great and a nice bonus on the record. The guys master their instruments, and alongside absolutely brilliant lyrics, there are also varied melodies. Recommended track!
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