Tv Cult
Colony (black)
The best postpunk is the one that surprises and contains a lot of punk rock. TV Cult from Cologne have understood this and deliver with their debut album "Colony" an absolutely exceptional record with their rolling basslines, the cold, earthy guitar work, the stoic-pressureful drums and the English-language vocals that alternate between crooner and hardcore-influenced, the 10 fantastic tracks of "Colony" conjure up a wide range of influences that reach from DC to Manchester to Australia. TV Cult thus unite a high range of sounds, ranging from classic Joy Division post-punk to 90s Dischord elements, Iggy Pop reminiscences and the current Aussie punk scene around bands like Mini Skirt. Whether in mid- or uptempo, "Colony" as a consequence works frighteningly well on all levels and TV Cult can confidently take credit for having recorded a simultaneously familiar and yet completely surprising, timeless postpunk album that also holds an unmistakable, gripping trademark sound.