Makthaverskan - III

Across their first two full-lengths, Makthaverskan came close to mastering joyful punk-pop. Their last album - you guessed it, ‘II’ - was packed full of jaunty pop songs that hid melancholy lyrics under a rosy sheen. ‘III’ furthers this, serving as a documentation of the shame many of us feel in 2017, yet also a record bound for indie discos. Opener ‘Vienna’ is synth-pop of the highest order, while ‘Eden’ lets the sorrowful lyrics come to the fore. A sensible progression rather than a reinvention, Makthaverskan’s ability to write stupidly catchy indie-pop songs isn’t going anywhere on ‘III’ - it’s only growing.