BOSONOGO DJETINJSTVO / BASTINADOS split LP

"The cover artwork looks like this record came out on Profane Existence in the mid 90s and both Croatian bands on this split 12" also seem to share the same political D.I.Y. attitude. Musically they sound quite different. Taking inspiration from a wide variety of styles ranging from postpunk, Ebullition style emo and 80s hardcore Bosonogo Djetinjstvo from Zadar have developed their own signature style. Midtempo parts made with plenty of variations and underlayed with great meldodies all of a sudden turn into fast, blasting hardcorepunk. The gruff vocals are another main event of this highly recommended side of this split release. Hailing from Zagreb Bastinados recall the sound of late 90s punk'n'roll. Their five songs are influenced by both the ferocity of hardrock and the power and aggression of punk. This four-piece is attacking you with a barrage of heavy AC/DC influenced guitar riffage combined with a driving rhythm and harsh female vocals guaranteed to leave you wanting more."

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