OK, let's end this hot Tuesday with a pretty cool hardcore album by Belgian Asociality. The group formed in Mechelen/Keerbergen in 1988 and provides a free demo first. The occupation of the group consisted of Mark Vosté (vocals), Patrick "Vlie" Van Looy (guitar), Tom Lumbeeck (bass) & Chris Raffo (drums). They sing mainly in Flemish and play short powerful songs in a style that can best be described as a basis of rumble punk which in the course of the years several influences/styles are added, such as metal, gospel and ska. "The band members are known for their uncanny sense of humor and a habit of pulling weird stunts especially during live performances. The most popular track of the album was “Belgian Asociality” named after the band itself. The lyrics were in Dutch and give the audience a clear example of the whacky nature of the band. A translated rhyme from the chorus of the song is as follows: “The Belgian Asociality, that is not a joke. We take us very serious, we are such handsome blokes. What others think of us, well never mind that and if they think we are bad, they will not say that twice” (Globerover 2010). This is their brilliant debut album, released at Punk Etc. and is full with 21 plenty heart attacks. Put it in your ear!
- Special Thx to Fredrik -
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