Anyone who puts on an EA80 slab at 8:00 in the morning is either desperate, crazy, a passionate Punk, optimistic, or simply wants to listen to music that is far removed from the usual run-of-the-mill stuff. Well, now you can choose what applies to you and me. It's the eleventh album by the Gladbach gents and with nine songs its their 'shortest', but no less intense. First off, let's mention the elaborate Chromolux Magic Chrome cover and which Punk band goes to such lengths? That's D.I.Y., and the four are always coming up with new ideas for the artwork. I know they struggle with the design, but in the end you're always surprised with the final result, that's a perfect score. To the songs: "Definitely: No!" is a typical, self-contained work, remaining true to their roots but surprisingly more upbeat, biting, and direct than expected. It features a mix of slow, melancholic tracks and driving bangers, offering both self-referential nods and new facets like epic songs and critical lyrics, sounds more upbeat and aggressive than usual, and cementing their status as an uncompromising band that defies every drawer. Even after many years, the band shows no weakness, remaining a fascinating, enigmatic entity that you either love immediately or ignore. It's one more powerful record and I have to admit, it's kind of faded into the background since I prefer the earlier albums, but I have to say, I'm going to put it on my phone right away, and the opener "Fort Von Krank" is so brutally good, you can use it anytime, or as a kick in the ass when you stagnate. EA80 are irreplaceable, and even before the first chord sounds, they tune their guitars in unison to a minor key, count to four, and launch forward. Songs that offer enough space to reflect your visions, feelings and frustrations and others as well. Have emotional moments & pleasant memories with this wonderful record.
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