CD Review: Mont Go - Odyssee

Written by Björn Butzen Thursday, 19 April 2012 10:25

Artist: Mont Go
Title: Odyssee
Genre: Rock / Punk Rock
Release Date: 30th March 2012
Label: ES&L Entertainment/CMS

Album Review

A band from Cuxhaven with a name that is referring to a mountain at the Costa Blanca… of course their first release has a lot of maritime issues within their presentation. Likewise rough-and-ready as their “image” is the music, MONT GO is offering to the audience on ‘Odyssee’. First and foremost that fact is due to the rough vocals of Stephan Wagner Krüger that sometimes reminds me of Campino from THE TOTEN HOSEN. In fact, THE TOTEN HOSEN is one of that bands that could be an idol for MONT GO as well as SPORTFREUNDE STILLER. Rough singing, distinctive guitar parts and some variety by using synthies set out the corners of the release and although being mainstream for sure, MONT GO manages to show own qualities. Unfortunately, the lyrics cannot persuade me, because every now and then, they’re too pathetic in my opinion. ‘Odysee’ somehow is the name of the game… some parts of this release shows what MONT GO is able to do. On the other hand, there are songs that are nothing more than usual mainstream stuff. I’d like to recommend that release to the audience, but I can’t from the bottom of my heart. All I can do, is suggesting to listen to ‘Odyssee’ and make up your own mind.  


Tracklist

01. Ohne Mich
02. Ein Spiel
03. Was bleibt
04. Es ist Zeit
05. Am Meer
06. Seelenleer
07. In Flammen
08. Wenn du willst
09. Licht
10 Madlen
11. Wiedermal


Line-up

Stephan Wagner Krüger: Vocals, Drums
Marco Paladino: Guitar
Olly Lagemann: Bass


Website

http://montgo.at/ / http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/MONT-GO/181946821877721


Cover Picture




Rating

Music: 4
Sound: 8
Extras: -
Total: 6 / 10


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