“Entropy,” Mastema’s latest release produced by Michael Rosen (Rancid), drives you through a sonic blitzkrieg that pits agitated despair with manic optimism. Combining the heaviness and edge of Nirvana, the intellectual content and attack of Bad Religion, and the catchy melodies of Green Day, Mastema captivates listeners and also challenges them with smart, thought-provoking lyrics about the ecstasy and the agony of human existence. The subject matter runs the gamut from visceral to cerebral - from sex to self-actualization - while the music maintains the band’s unwavering commitment to contagious melodies and energetic delivery.
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