Den Grå Sanningen 4 Lårtars Kassett: A Punk Rock Gut-Punch from Japan
Alright, buckle up, because Ferocious X just smacked us with Den Grå Sanningen 4 Lårtars Kassett in 2018—a gnarly little tape that’s equal parts punk fury, hardcore chaos, and noise-soaked rebellion. Coming straight outta Japan via FX-tapes (props to them for keeping cassettes alive), this album is like a caffeine-fueled bender where everyone forgot to write a script. It’s messy, raw, and absolutely unforgettable.
First off, let’s talk about the lineup—Bass by 38xxX, drums courtesy of Morrie, AA shredding on guitar, Hanochi screaming his lungs out, and some serious mixing/mastering wizardry from Habi and Ippei. These guys didn’t come here to make friends; they came to wreck your eardrums in the best way possible. And trust me, it works.
Now onto the tracks. You’ve got four scorchers on this thing, but I’m gonna zoom in on two that’ll stick in your brain like gum under a desk. First up is “Running Through The Blood”—and holy crap, does it live up to its name. This track hits you like an adrenaline shot to the heart. The bass rumbles like an earthquake, while the drums feel like someone throwing pots and pans down a staircase (in the coolest way). Hanochi’s vocals are unhinged, like he’s trying to exorcise demons mid-song. By the time it ends, you’re not sure if you should headbang or call an ambulance. Either way, it’s a ride worth taking.
Then there’s “Alla Dessa Jävla Svinen,” which translates roughly to “All These Damn Pigs.” If you’re looking for subtlety, keep walking—this one’s a middle finger aimed squarely at society’s hypocrisy. The guitar work here is filthy, all distorted riffs and jagged edges, and the rhythm section sounds like they’re having a fistfight but somehow staying perfectly in sync. Lyrically, it’s as pissed-off as it gets, and honestly? That’s what makes it so good. When life feels like garbage, sometimes you need music that mirrors that chaos back at you.
The other two tracks, “Brutna Löften” and “Manipulation Av Infomation,” round things out nicely, though they don’t quite hit the same highs as the first two. Still solid, though—like biting into a slightly burnt cookie. Not perfect, but satisfying in its own weird way.
What really sticks with me about this album isn’t just the sound—it’s the attitude. Ferocious X doesn’t care if you think their music is too loud, too angry, or too chaotic. They’re out here making art that screams louder than words ever could. Plus, can we take a moment to appreciate how wild it is that this storm of punk rock madness comes from Japan? Punk might’ve been born elsewhere, but damn if these folks don’t know how to crank it up to eleven.
So yeah, Den Grå Sanningen 4 Lårtars Kassett isn’t gonna win any Grammys, and frankly, I doubt Ferocious X would even want one. But if you’re itching for something real—something that kicks you in the teeth and leaves you grinning through the pain—this is your ticket. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when your neighbors start complaining.
Final thought? Listening to this album feels like finding a secret clubhouse hidden behind a dumpster. Messy, loud, and kinda dangerous—but also kinda magical. Now go blast it before Spotify algorithms ruin everything.
