SWASHBUCKLE is a so called pirate thrash metal band and they are surprisingly good.
We get 21 songs and the album clicks in at about 42 minutes. Their music is a mix of pure pirate-punk-hardcore influenced thrash and Caribbean interludes.
The thrashy songs are fast, raw and unpolished and a lot of fun... and they somehow remind me of S.O.D./M.O.D. -And be sure that most of the songs will kick your ass. There are a few fillers to be found... but what the hell.
The Caribbean interludes are not bad either. They seem to glue the thrashy songs together in a
quiet and nice way. They are all both well played and quite catchy.
Even though that hardcore punk influenced thrash is not my strongest side, I welcome this band. They are catchy and a lot of fun. And I’m sure that they don’t take themselves too serious.
The next time I’m having a party I might just invite SWASHBUCKLE to play at it. I’m not sure that they would show up... but heck... then I’ll put ‘Back to the Noose’ on instead and THRASH
