Location: Osijek, Croatia
Year active: 2008 - 2012
Members: Antun Biloš, Igor Kovačević, Siniša Rajković, Tin Kovačić
Related bands: Cog, Dalstroy, This Day Will Burn, Debeli Precjednik, Why Stakla
FFO: Refused, RKL, JR Ewing, Fugazi, The Jesus Lizard
Sizif (taken from Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus) was a supergroup consisting of members of Why Stakla, This Day Would Burn and Debeli Precjednik, formed in Osijek, Croatia in 2008. They would drop their debut album 'Nemoj (Don't)', which was released by the now defunct Dirty Old Label and tour around the country in the span of four years before calling it quits in 2012.
With just nine tracks, Sizif instantly set off in such an awesome way lasting only 21 minutes. Their style in particular are screamo, post-hardcore and some metalcore, especially coming from the Y2K's. It definitely has this old-school vibe. The album exudes an old-school vibe that feels both gritty and authentic. The instrumentals are charged with an infectious vitality, while the vocals deliver from visceral screams to melodic singing.
Tracks like Now, When The Bastards Come, and Screaming Again embody the full-throttle screamo energy that defines much of the album, while songs like Warchild showcase a bluesy undertone that adds depth to their sound. The crossover/thrash elements in Copycat further diversify the album, proving that Sizif wasn't afraid to experiment within their tightly woven punk roots.
In conclusion, Nemoj stands as a raw and passionate post-hardcore/screamo effort from a supergroup that shone brightly, albeit briefly. If you're a fan of old-school emo-punk with a gritty edge, Sizif's Nemoj is a must-listen. A snapshot of a band that, like their namesake, pushed their creative boulder with admirable fervor.
