Klasse Kriminale
Singles & Rarities, Vol. 2
This album collects a series of recordings made by Klasse Kriminale between 1991 and 1998, a period of profound transformation for the band and, more broadly, for the Italian and European underground scene. The tracks presented here originate from singles, compilations, demos, studio sessions and side projects, many of which were created for specific contexts and released in limited pressings, often becoming difficult to find in the years that followed. Throughout the 1990s, Klasse Kriminale operated within an international network of independent labels, fanzines and DIY circuits linking Italy with Germany, the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. These recordings also document changes in the band's lineup and sonic approach: from the early sessions connected to Faccia a Faccia through to the phases leading up to Electric Caravanas, including alternative versions, unfinished tracks, reworkings of previousl| released songs and demo recordings made while searching for new record deals. Within this time span, Oi! attitude, ska influences and rock'n'roll elements coexist, alongside a growing attention to arrangements. More than a simple compilation, this album stands as a historical documentan authentic snapshot of an artistic and human journey developed within a scene that made self-production,sharing and grassroots presenceits core strenghts.