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Rating: Beware of talking about a bunch of ignorant and coarse Genovese people! Beware! Beware of talking about a band that plays rough punk/oi!, a punk/oi! that manifests itself in songs sung with two or three chords and seasoned, when necessary, with stadium chants like: "Beer, women, and smokestacks!".
It would be a crime for those who love the delicacy of Post-Rock or the existential indifference of Sonic Youth. It would be a self-punishing act for the metalhead who loves Kirk Hammett's solos or Chuck Schuldiner's technical prowess (may he rest in peace). It would be too much, too much, and still too much for the Cure-maniac. I mean that solitary type, dressed in black, a friend of the night but an enemy of extroverted and loud-mouthed people.
Some might say now that I am a skin girl. Some might say that Oi! is my life and that, for some time, I've been led astray by listening to that ignoramus of my boyfriend.
It's pointless to provide affirmative or negative answers. Everything can be as true as it is false.
However, a fact is evident! I have already pointed it out when talking about Sham 69: a certain type of punk is not at all appreciated by the majority of users.
The Klasse Kriminale have short hair, sideburns, wear "boots," and drink a lot of beer. They are rough and do not appreciate the "politically correct". However, they don't play at being racist or boneheads. The band rejects the xenophobia and paramilitarism of the shaved heads that frequent other environments. The Klasse Kriminale, however, do not bore us with communist, autonomous, or anarchist rhetoric. Only shouted and sincere proletarian rage. At least in the golden years!
"Live / Vivo" is perhaps the most important "on stage" testimony of the group led by Marco Balestrino. In this record, you can listen to songs like "Birra, Donne e Ciminiere," "Faccia A Faccia," "Mangia I Ricchi" and "OI! Fatti una risata" in all their wild triviality.
There are also covers of Clash ("Police And Thieves"), Sham 69 ("If The Kids Are United"), and Cockney Rejects ("Bad Man").
Another gem, which I was about to forget, are the dialogues/monologues that Balestrino engages with the audience. Naive anthems against the police and various repression. But also a vital incitement to unity between skins and punx.
If you are looking for innovation, sound cleanliness, or the soundtrack for your existential reflections...stay far away from this record!
For those who want to have fun and mosh, "Live/Vivo" will be a godsend.
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