Hysterese – V

They don’t make big statements, don’t clown around 24/7 on every social media channel, avoid advertising and any kind of grandstanding, and don’t play randomly at every available outlet. In this day and age, that’s almost unheard ofpractically self-sabotage in business terms. stoically and simply titled with the band’s own name. They command at least respect, and among many fans even an untouchable cult statusnot only within the punk (rock) base, but deep into the alternative and metal scenes as well. Big riffssometimes epic, sometimes rough-and-ready punk, sometimes driving and catchy, and almost always neck-breakingalong with occasionally dual vocals are the quartet’s core trademarks. Add to that the spartan English lyrics, stripped down to the bare essentials, and a magnetic groove countless other musicians would kill for: HYSTERESE at its very best. With album number five, HYSTERESE plow straight through your hearts once again. As expected, the quartet pushes their melancholic punk rock into its next metamorphosis. Huge melodies ride on roaring, widescreen guitarssometimes shoegaze, sometimes 80s rock-ismtimeless and full of integrity. And did someone actually say Manilla Road?