LP Review: Giuda - E.V.A. (2019) (English)

It has been three years since I heard of the band Giuda for the first time. In 2016 I wrote a short review on their last LP "Speaks Evil". Today I'm very happy that the shipment of their newest work "E.V.A." arrived at my flat. For those who have never heard of Giuda, we're talking about a Rock'n'Roll band from Rome with influences from Glam Rock and early Punk Rock. Giuda who named themselves after Judas from the Bible have shrunk from a quintet to a quartet since their last release. The 2016 LP still featured some Cock-Rock, AC/DC-like sounds which are not present on the contemporary LP. I am very glad of the latter.

The new LP is defintely dedicated to space. Not only does the cover artwork look like the banner of a 70s Science Fiction film. Also the tracklist features lots of galactic contents with song titles such as "Overdrive", "Space Walk", "Interplanetary Craft", "Space Go", or "Cosmic Love". Adding to that Giuda implemented new synthie sounds to their music which actually add elements of Space Rock to their music. I am delighted!

"E.V.A." is a great album showing off that Giuda went through some development since "Speaks Evil". Maybe they were coming off age or they just allowed more impacts to affect their style. While "Speaks Evil" was a rather rough mixture of Rock'n'Roll, (Oi!) Punk, and some Cocky Glam, on "E.V.A." Giuda present themselves way more delicately. Tracks such as "You've got the Power" or "Cosmic Love" are beautiful Indie Rock slow jams packaged in a glammy, rocking and rolling parcel with some spacy glitter on the top. Honestly, I love the progress the four Romans have made within the last four years.

But of course Giuda have not forgotten how to play some honest Rock'n'Roll; "I've had enough" for example is an awesome track for having a couple of cold drinks or riding along a lonesome highway. Giuda did not betray their style, they just gave it some major improvements.

"E.V.A." was published on Burger Records and comes in a beautful sleeve. As a fun feature there are stickers showing the faces of the band members which you can attach on the inner sleeve. Every Panini sticker collector should be really happy about this.

With about a little more than half an hour playtime the album may appear a little short on first sight. But as Giuda manage to lead a golden stream through the ten tracks, the LP can be listened to on heavy rotation no problem. There's a lot to discover, especially for everyone who can share my excitement for the band's progression.

Dear Giuda, please go on like this; I am very happy with this new LP. As you sang yourself in the opening track "Overdrive": "That's a good move".