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Harsh Realms

Words: Dennis • July 19, 2023

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Coen (Harsh Realms)

SPB: If you had to introduce someone to good music, which five records would be included in the homework assignment you'd give them?

Coen: Something new, something old?

We've been listening a lot to the new record by fellow Dutch punkrockers Antillectual. Their new album Together has been well worth the 7 year wait and sounds really fresh. It's a nice evolution of the punkrock they've been known for. Besides, they're some of the nicest people in the punkrock scene. They deserve every shout out possible.

Secondly, I would say we're madly in love with the new Samiam record (Stowaway). It features some of the catchiest choruses we've heard in a long time.

Our German compadres in Baxter also released a new record that we would really like to recommend. Between Punk And Bourgeoisie features 14 foot on the gas punkrock songs. Give it a spin!

An all-time classic has to be London by Apologies I Have None. An album I keep on coming back to. It just gets better and better. Only anthems. Perfection.

Same goes for On The Impossible Past by The Menzingers. I saw them in concert a few times last week and was happy to find out that they included songs from this album in their set. Loved it!

Dennis • July 19, 2023

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