STRUL: Fuck Strul Vinyl LP

Swedish punk has always punched above its weight, and STRUL are proof the Scandinavians never really stopped being furious. Their debut full-length arrives with a title that doubles as both mission statement and self-aware joke, which is exactly the kind of move that earns you credibility in punk circles.

Formed in Stockholm, STRUL play fast, economical hardcore punk with lyrics in Swedish, which gives it that extra layer of impenetrability that feels right. This is the kind of record that sounds like it was recorded quickly on purpose, where the tape hiss and room noise are features, not problems. If you're still buying records, this is the kind of thing that justifies the habit.

Standard black vinyl LP. Import from Sweden. Handle with whatever care feels appropriate given the title.

Fans of: Refused, Skitkids, DS-13, Wolfbrigade