The Working Class Symphony "Satu Jiwa" Trapin Merch (2012)
Released date: March 2012
Released date: March 2012
Running Time: 19:29, 7 tracks
The Working Class Symphony is a new band from Indonesia. Normally, most of the Celtic punk bands from this country state that they are influenced by street punk and oi! bands such as Dropkick Murphys, Rancid or Cock Sparrer. In this case, the name of the band is too clear: “The Working Class”. Moreover, the cover shows a skinhead with a big hammer on his left hand and a pitbull on the other hand in front of a big factory.
So, before listening to the EP I thought that it would be strongly influenced by the British oi! scene from the 80’s. Then I had a look to the song titles and I had a different feelings: “Do You Love Me”, “Broken Heart”, “I Don’t Care” …. Ramones ??????
It was obvious that I had to listen to the songs to have the answer. Seven tracks, one instrumental, one "Irish Rover" cover and five originals. Five are sung in English and one in their mother tongue. Lyrics mainly about (unrequited) loves. The sound, different, based on fiddle, mandolin and guitar. No aggressive side. No, these guys play a different kind of oi!. Melodic oi!, South East Asian oi! influenced by the Malaysian band A.C.A.B. Another vision of the skinhead life that is advanced on the opening track title: "Jigs and HAPPINESS".
Check out their catchy songs with the Ramones inspired titles, after a while you’ll realize that you’re singing along. And "Satu Jiwa”, the song in Indonesian (a more stripped down song) is worth hearing too.
The Working Class Symphony first EP is not flawless. The band have to improve both their vocals and technique. But we are sure that they’ll do, since they are young and they have just started. Their passion and almost "naïf" spirit are strong elements that any Celtic punk fan will be able to appreciate. A quite enjoyable EP.
Tracklist:
1 - Intro - Jigs and Happiness 1:10
2 - Do You Love Me ? 2:41
3 - Broken Heart 3:35
4 - I Don't Care 1:41
5 - Satu Jiwa 4:33
6 - Lonely 2:30
7 - Irish Rover 3:04
http://www.reverbnation.com/theworkingclasssymphony (all the tracks available on streaming)
The Working Class Symphony is a new band from Indonesia. Normally, most of the Celtic punk bands from this country state that they are influenced by street punk and oi! bands such as Dropkick Murphys, Rancid or Cock Sparrer. In this case, the name of the band is too clear: “The Working Class”. Moreover, the cover shows a skinhead with a big hammer on his left hand and a pitbull on the other hand in front of a big factory.
So, before listening to the EP I thought that it would be strongly influenced by the British oi! scene from the 80’s. Then I had a look to the song titles and I had a different feelings: “Do You Love Me”, “Broken Heart”, “I Don’t Care” …. Ramones ??????
It was obvious that I had to listen to the songs to have the answer. Seven tracks, one instrumental, one "Irish Rover" cover and five originals. Five are sung in English and one in their mother tongue. Lyrics mainly about (unrequited) loves. The sound, different, based on fiddle, mandolin and guitar. No aggressive side. No, these guys play a different kind of oi!. Melodic oi!, South East Asian oi! influenced by the Malaysian band A.C.A.B. Another vision of the skinhead life that is advanced on the opening track title: "Jigs and HAPPINESS".
Check out their catchy songs with the Ramones inspired titles, after a while you’ll realize that you’re singing along. And "Satu Jiwa”, the song in Indonesian (a more stripped down song) is worth hearing too.
The Working Class Symphony first EP is not flawless. The band have to improve both their vocals and technique. But we are sure that they’ll do, since they are young and they have just started. Their passion and almost "naïf" spirit are strong elements that any Celtic punk fan will be able to appreciate. A quite enjoyable EP.
Tracklist:
1 - Intro - Jigs and Happiness 1:10
2 - Do You Love Me ? 2:41
3 - Broken Heart 3:35
4 - I Don't Care 1:41
5 - Satu Jiwa 4:33
6 - Lonely 2:30
7 - Irish Rover 3:04
http://www.reverbnation.com/theworkingclasssymphony (all the tracks available on streaming)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Working-Class-Symphony/332962940064353
Review by Kinksmarkham & Pitxe
Review by Kinksmarkham & Pitxe
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