Raketen Erna aim to combine attitude and entertainment in a child-friendly way, and the band succeeds once again in a variety of ways. Right from the start, "Comic-Held" (Comic Hero) uses the album title "Crash! Boom! Bang!" as a catchy hook, linking childlike superhero fantasies with a political attitude. "The Kids of the Screenage," for example, refreshingly paints a positive and empowering self-image for a generation shaped by digital media. "Bye Bye Bye" bravely addresses children who have to cope with a death, addressing the diffuse feelings between grief and despair. And with its pounding beat, distorted guitars, and loud shouting, "Tanzen und springen" (Dancing and Jumping) reveals itself as a kind of anti-lullaby. These and many other ideas are packaged by Raketen Erna in their characteristically edgy sound, which seeks the greatest possible distance from the saccharine children's song. With this complete package, the band not only underlines its reputation as an established name, but also as a creative driving force in the children's music scene.
"Crash! Boom! Bang!" enriches the children's music genre once again with a good dozen quirky songs. Raketen Erna remain true to their style: not very catchy, slightly quirky, and precisely because of that, unmistakable. ( mama-lauter.de )
