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Flaco, now a former member of Punkreas, presents his new solo project “Flaco Punx” with an album that's catchy yet complex: “Coleotteri.” It's an album that transitions from a more classic Punk to a light and lively Ska, not hesitating to embrace more elaborate Power pop solutions. Assisted by Mattia Foglia on bass, Dario Magri on drums, and Carlo Ferrè on vocals, Flaco delivers a studied and mature work tackling difficult themes like the death of God, geopolitical upheavals, and DNA manipulation. The first song we encounter is “Gorky,” which evokes the political tensions characterizing our society through the image of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Cold War. Then comes “Bubblegum” and “Coleotteri,” the former focusing on genetic manipulation and its potential outcomes, while the latter is a lighter and ironic ska. “Codice rosso” is a track centered on the theme of rampant terrorism, recalling Guccini's “Dio è morto.” “Dodici ore” urges us not to give in to the current state of affairs, while “Scura” returns to international politics, aggressively singing about the drama of war refugees. It continues with “La canzone di Adamo,” ironic and irreverent, and “Zona di influenza,” a true anti-American anthem. “1861” attempts to awaken a sense of civic consciousness in the listener, while “Testata nucleare” closes the album with a true sonic explosion.
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Flaco Punx's Coleotteri is a mature and thoughtfully composed solo album blending punk, ska, and power pop. It addresses heavy themes such as death of God, political turmoil, terrorism, and genetic manipulation. The music moves between catchy rhythms and complex arrangements. Standout tracks evoke historical events and social issues with irony and intensity. Overall, the album encourages civic awareness and social reflection.
