Hakan - Drunk Dial #6

Having reviewed Hakan not once or twice but rather three times in the past, I was stoked to discover that the Italian trio was the latest band to participate in Drunk Dial Records' 7" series. The mission statement behind this label is so clear and concise that it bears being repeated in full: Get artists into the studio. Get them drunk. Have them write and record an original song and then cover a classic. We release the results on 7". Hakan, well recognized for their skill at crafting high quality garage-leaning poppy punk tunes and imbibing premium Italian beer, are clearly on board with Drunk Dial's mission. "Tempuras Never Come", the band's original contribution to this single, is vintage Hakan. It's fast, upbeat, and full of melodies that will positively invade your brain. When it comes to catchy punk rock, it rarely gets catchier than Hakan. "Tempuras Never Come" is one of those songs that ends way too soon. But I'm a fan of that sort of thing on a 7". If you're left wanting more, you can just play it again. And again! On the flip, the band takes on Devo's classic "Mr. DNA" and essentially transforms it into a Hakan song. This track doesn't even make it to the minute and a half mark, but it's 79 seconds of toe-tapping, party-starting joy. I can't say that any inebriation involved in the creation of this single impaired the band's performance. And all in all, this is a highly recommended purchase for anyone who has enjoyed Hakan's three LPs. Check out the Drunk Dial Bandcamp for info on this installment and all previous editions of the Drunk Dial 7" series!



-L.R.

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