Freedumb has its origins in Østfold (Norway) and deliver intense punkrock / hardcore. Feeding the tapeworm is a bundle of stories about the destructive dark sides of humans, with lyrics dealing with intoxication, regret, blackout, suicidal thoughts and distance infatuation. Musically the band is still mixing elements of 80s hardcore, 90s skatepunk and thrashy metal, but some musical development can also be heard.
From time to time I want to review something else, can be a singer songwriter, some electro … whatever and this time I got some punk from Norway: burning and hot! Before I forget to mention it: the cover of the album says enough about their sense of humor, right? Check out their video's as this trio (vocals/bass, guitar and drums) really has a fine taste of humor!
Gimme a Break has a cool bass and sharp guitars. The vocals are also pretty nice. I don’t sense much aggression, despite the title, but then the track explodes, calms down, explodes … It feels a bit like the sea: coming and going. Husets Vin is a straightforward played track with a commercial feel (like Greenday and co). The chorus is pretty catchy and the guitars remind me of 80’s metal. Squaremakers has the right punk attitude, but doesn’t stick in my mind. Haters starts softly, but slowly goes into rage modus and becomes one of my favorite tracks on the album. I cherish the guitars as they sound just right! It’s hard to stand still during this one!
Like Flott got me hooked thanks to the guitars! The backings gives it something sweet. More sweetness in a punky way comes with the catchy Teitingene. Ett Bilde is a typical strong punk track that will be a blast on stage with lots of people jumping up and down, stagediving, crowd surfing … Guest vocalist Karine Brække (Lucky Malice) contributes with both main and backing vocals from now on and is a great asset and widens the sound. Flatlining is a nice rager, not flatlining at all, but burning and heating up the place! Strengte Ører sounds a bit like The Heideroosjes (sadly not active anymore): feel the energy and the melancholic side! Last track is the hard hitter Right in Front of you: the perfect end for this Norwegian punk shot!
Well, all I can say: It was fun and cool to get to know this one! Thank you for dropping me this one!
