RozpoR / Zlá Krev – Soundtrack Out Of The Box
A split release between two antifascist streetpunk/oi bands based in the Carpathian region of Czech Republic and Slovakia
Artists: RozpoR / Zlá Krev
Title: Soundtrack Out Of The Box
Release: LP
Year: 2014
Label: Self-Released
The days of spiked hair, Casualties shirts, and shouting “Oi! Oi! Oi!” at punk shows may be behind me, but every now and then I still blast some classic The Oppressed, Cockney Rejects, or Los Fastidios. That’s why it was a pleasant surprise to find Soundtrack Out Of The Box, a split LP presenting two antifascist streetpunk/Oi! bands from the Carpathian region of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
On one side, we have RozpoR, a band I’m already familiar with after catching them live in Slovakia a few years ago. Known for their impressive discography, they deliver six new tracks of their signature street rock’n’roll sound. There’s a noticeable Motörhead vibe in their riffs, layered with the classic British Oi! influence, while their Slovakian lyrics reflect their punk roots and political commentary.
Flipping the record, Zlá Krev (Evil Blood) from Moravia takes the stage with eight energetic and fast-paced songs. Their music is rough-around-the-edges, dynamic, and really political—very much in line with the streetpunk sound that initially pulled me into the DIY punk scene.
The production is polished without losing the grit, and the packaging is impressive. English translations of the lyrics are included, alongside colored vinyl and eye-catching cartoon-style artwork. The LP also comes with a full-color poster of a mohawked punk smashing a Neo-Nazi skinhead’s head—a statement of the bands’ antifascist stance. Entirely self-released by the bands, this record is a demonstration of their dedication to punk rock and the DIY ethic. Definitely worth checking out for streetpunk fans out there!
