30th Anniversary Of Rattus: A Hardcore Punk Gem That Still Kicks Ass
So, you’re probably wondering what’s up with this album 30th Anniversary Of Rattus by the Malaysian rockers Rattus. Released in 2007 under Black Konflik Records, it's a wild ride through hardcore punk vibes that doesn’t hold back. And honestly? It’s kinda hard not to love it.
First off, let’s talk about the tracks. I mean, there are way too many to go over (seriously, they packed this thing), but two songs stuck out for me: "Täältä Tullaan Kuolema" and "Viina Ei Petä." These tunes hit different—you feel ‘em deep in your chest, like someone just lit a firecracker inside you.
"Täältä Tullaan Kuolema" kicks off with this gritty energy that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The vocals scream raw emotion, like the singer is spilling their guts right into the mic. You can tell these guys aren’t faking it—they’ve lived every word they’re shouting. It’s one of those tracks where halfway through, you’re either headbanging or questioning all your life choices. Either way, mission accomplished.
Then there’s "Viina Ei Petä," which translates to something like “Vodka Doesn’t Betray.” Oh man, this one feels like a chaotic party anthem mixed with existential dread. The lyrics hit hard if you’ve ever drowned your sorrows in booze—or even if you haven’t. There’s just something so brutally honest about how they lay it out. Plus, the guitar riffs slap. Like, big-time slap. You’ll wanna crank this one up loud enough to piss off your neighbors.
The rest of the album follows suit—tracks like "Järjetöntä Vihaa" and "Sodan Tragedia" keep the intensity levels high while throwing punches at themes like hate, war, and rebellion. It’s heavy stuff, both musically and emotionally. But hey, isn’t that why we listen to hardcore punk in the first place?
One thing that surprised me was how fresh this record still sounds. For an album released in 2007 as a tribute to decades of pissed-off music-making, it doesn’t feel dated at all. Maybe it’s because anger never really goes out of style. Or maybe Rattus just nailed it so hard that time forgot to catch up.
Here’s the kicker though—this band’s from Malaysia. Yeah, you heard me right. Hardcore punk thriving halfway across the globe, proving once again that good music doesn’t care about borders. If anything, it makes you wonder what other hidden gems might be lurking out there.
Final thoughts? This album’s a beast. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically real. Listening to it felt like finding an old zine stuffed in the back of a drawer—gritty, personal, and kinda magical. So yeah, check it out. Just don’t blame me when your ears start ringing.
