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Dobermann Cult, “Cursed to be…”
Artist: DOBERMANN CULT / Title: “CURSED TO BE…” / Format: CD / Genré: HARDCORE / Label: MASS PRODUCTIONS
I’ve heard from listening into the Swedish punk blogosphere that this might be the last album from Dobermann Cult and that is really sad, cos the second album is always the hardest to succeed with, but Dobermann Cult has certainly done so with “Cursed to be…”. It’s at least as good as their debut, “When the shit hits the fans”.
I think Dobermann Cult is one of the best HC bands Sweden has seen and the secret behind their success lies in blending domestic Swedish HC with 80′s and 90′s American. This album, I think, smells more like 80′s and Swedish stuff, but there’s a few metally 90′s numbers on this ‘un too. What I really like about this particular record is that most songs have a section perfect for moshing to them.
Lyrically, it’s the same stuff as we’ve been used to from Dobermann Cult, commentaries on the scene, society, politics, etc. I like the fact that they’ve included lyrics to the CD inlay, cos they got loads of relevant things to say. Sometimes, they go a bit over the top, perhaps, as in the song “The Government”, but often, as in the song “Tyrants rule inc.”, they produce criticism with a respect for the listeners intelligence. I am nonpolitical and right wing at the same time, I support no particular political party, but have general conservative values and I like this, despite it being more to the left than to the right and if I can enjoy it, so can you.
Musically, the best number, I think, is “One man moshpit”.
This is a good record and the band will be surely missed, not just by me. I hope they continue to make good music with new bands, cos these lads certainly got talent!
