I don't write nearly enough about horror punk on this blog even though it is a truly great and storied genre. Which is why I was so stoked when I got the promo for the new album from Zombina And The Skeletones, The Call Of Zombina. This is a record that perfectly encapsulates so much of the fun of the genre. This is a record that seems to consistently go above and beyond. It's a record that is fun, creepy and a little bit over the top. The best part is though you can hear exactly how much fun the band members are having as they play. It's all we have grown to love about Zombina And the Skeletones over the years distilled into a cutting new album.
There is a wonderful and persistent charisma to the music of Zombina And The Skeletones. The songs sit nicely in the 80s horror punk idiom, never trying to be extreme or alienating. Instead this record is the perfect soundtrack to your next Halloween party. These songs are spooky and delivered with verve. Anthemic and delivered with a ghoulish smile, The Call Of Zombina is a record that will delight for spin after spin. The musical performances are tight too - overshadowing some of the stripped back production. This isn't a fancy album, but rather one that is a blast and which nicely calls back to the very DIY roots of the genre.
Let yourself get lost in Zombina And The Skeletones haunted mansion. The ringing organs, punchy guitars and addictive vocals will keep your Halloween party going through the night. If you were looking for a scarily good time this spooky season then The Call Of Zombina is the perfect album for you. Get lost in the magic. The band has found a way to build on one of the most legendary catalogs in horror punk and this latest offering only moves the needle forward.
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