Talco has a lively sound well within the bounds of the usual ska fare. The beginning of each song has a good, horn-driven hook that announces “this is a ska song,” and often continues to be enjoyable throughout. The punk elements of the album are strong without succumbing to screeching or amateurism. I also like the lively, speedy lyrics. The only downside to the album is that many of the songs sound very similar. In that regard, Rachel and La Crociata del Dittatore Bianco are great for their tonal differences.
The album seems to be pretty bold or political, from the few sets of lyrics I’ve translated and from the title, which translates as All Acquitted. Because of the jaunty beats and the language barrier (Talco is an Italian band) , I encounter the Engels Leren problem. For instance, one of my favorite songs, Corri, has a delightful rhythm, but its lyrics are actually pretty grim. Here’s the Babelfish translation of some of the Italian lyrics:
"Murderous fire in the sky dell’ East Roads smeared of blood and dolor Face left of the imperialist monster Legalizzare un’ orrenda invasion A threat come from far away Cosparge of terror and died un’ other L’ society; ominous wave of the western cancer With the tracked ones it invades the cities Earth promised from books and tradition A large farce for this truth The blind fury of the superstizione It is destroying un’ other civilization Roads of Gaza between victims and ruins."
Overall, a delightful album, well worth listening to.