Sunday, 31 August 2014

Crucified Barbara - In the red


Crucified Barbara formed in 2003 and released their debut album.  The Swedish all-female band got their name after attending the Roskilde festival in Denmark and in a nearby forest found a blow-up doll (generically called "Barbara" throughout Sweden) attached to a crucifix.  They've got a traditional heavy metal style which made them a good fitCrucified Barbara formed in 2003 and released their debut album.  The Swedish all-female band got their name after attending the Roskilde festival in Denmark and in a nearby forest found a blow-up doll (generically called "Barbara" throughout Sweden) attached to a crucifix.  They've got a traditional heavy metal style which made them a good fit musically when supporting bands such as Motorhead.  They've toured extensively and to date have released three albums, and are now ready to release their fourth album – "In the red". On this album the band are taking on more serious subjects in the lyrics including rape and domestic violence, and animal cruelty. Brief comments on a few tracks…. The album kicks off with "I sell my kids for rock n roll".  I short squeal of electric guitar takes us straight into it – there's no slow build up, just a second or two of guitar before the song is blasting out at full speed – fast drumming and good heavy guitars.  The chorus is fast and angry, then things slow slightly for the verses.  A great start to the album. Next is the first single from the album – To kill a man.  The song [...]

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