Review Album Fresh Grad [Tarrkam]: Hardcore Punk Mutakhir

Tarrkam (Doc. Tarrkam)

JAKARTA - If you recall the lyrical pieces of the song Ikarus Ibnu Firnas (2021) from Birds of Coming Storm which reads; 'Formula is obsolete, called hardcore punk', maybe the speech feels valid at that time. However, what happens if this genre actually incarnates into a new form that we have never enjoyed before?

We can feel that on Tarrkam's Fresh Grad album which was able to pounce on ear cavities with the addition of new sounds from the synthesizer. The instrument played by Denny Aulia was actually able to create more powerful noise in this album.

Not only chaos, Epan is also good at playing interesting progressions in many songs, making us comfortable leaning on the riffs. The unusual guitar melody in this music genre also dares to be presented with vocal support from the eccentric Ape as in the song Guru Alip and Broadcast Explicit.

These elements were able to give us laughter when we listened to them. In fact, if you think about it, this impression can be considered strange when enjoying this fairly loud music.

In addition, the bass and drums on this album also play an important role. Haryo's loose bass filling which welcomes the drum-powered gesture from Bagas is a good marriage that should be celebrated.

Thus, all of these departments are able to serve Tarrkam-style punk hardcore with a little Dead Kennedys spice. Unlike its predecessor EP (mini album), Transscend Massive Culture where the legendary American band's musical elements are still very much felt.

The next compliment came from their ability to create a drastic uphill song dynamics. Try to hear the greatness of the Mutakhir and Kamelon Products tracks which we believe will surprise you.

Unfortunately, they do not provide a series of lyrics for the songs. In fact, the various themes and titles that reside in this album are unique and interesting to explore more deeply.

Such as Ohayo Pinpin, Codename DK, and various song titles mentioned above. Which punk hardcore band thought of naming the song with these words? Of course only Tarrkam, so far.

However, at least we should appreciate Tarrkam as much as possible who dared to break through the unwritten standards in this type of music corridor.

Let's hope that more musicians or bands will be 'nekat' like Tarrkam in the future in order to create new variants in the Indonesian music industry.