"Awake In The Night (Album)" by fake plastic
"Awake In The Night (Album)" by fake plastic
They move skilfully between post-punk, indie rock, and alternative rock, and prove with their album "Awake In The Night" that they have brought a musical enrichment to old-school garage punk rock. fake plastic are back on NenesButler and present a long-player with 11 songs that has it all.
The introduction with "Pale Moon" is extremely rhythm-oriented; the drums take centre stage together with the vocals and are somewhat reminiscent of The Stranglers. "I Want In" is passionately rocking and impresses with its riffs. The third song, "Waiting/Working", confirms their musical range and ventures into the territory of classic rock meets folk rock. As with its two predecessors, the chorus is once again a highlight.
Now we’re back in the '80s; in "Run Away With Me", the '70s shimmer through, but it has the power of 80s Hard Rock. The tempo picks up with "Do I Feel the Right Way", and we find ourselves in the '90s. Slight punk nuances permeate the track, making it my second favourite. The next track promises pure energy, but with "On Attack" they take a clever turn and we are treated to an elegant post-punk ride. We already presented "The Long Night" a few weeks ago, and it still inspires.
"The Road" - favourite number four if we consider the predecessor as number three - shows a great arrangement and leans towards Americana Rock without renouncing the band’s typical means. Finally, "The Night Owl" provides a somewhat calmer finale to an all-round successful album that makes you want to experience fake plastic live.
"Awake In The Night" is an impressive ride through the decades and should be enjoyed loud and in one go, which is why the next live dates are listed here. Take your chance, take it live!
22.03. Hamburg, Treibeis
27.03. Göttingen, Café Bar Dots
05.04. Norderstedt, Music-Star
11.04. Braunschweig, EiKo
17.05. Laufach-Hain, Spessarttor
18.05. Würzburg, LClub
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