I was really excited to pop Saarkie's second album, Identiteit into the CD player when I got it last week. And South Africa's only all-girl rock band didn't disappoint. Here's what I thought of it:
My Hart, the opening track of Identiteit sets the benchmark for the rest of the album with an energetic feel and complies perfectly with the album's underlying theme of identity. Oorlog In My Hart, the first single off the album isn't necessarily the best choice for a taste of what's to come when promoting an upcoming album (I would've gone with the super cool Lucky Strike - just my humble opinion!). That said, highlights on the album include the African-infused Masibambaneni, Devil In Disguise and the soulful Nader Aan My - written specially for the girls by and performed with Afrikaans rocker Jan Blohm.
English fans won't necessarily understand what messages the girls who rock in style are trying to get through with their lyrics, but that's not a good enough excuse not to buy the album and rock your socks off! These chicks know which buttons to push when it comes to psyching you up for a night on the town - complete with stilettos and blood red lips!
Rating: 7/10
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