Goldenes Handwerk

Goldenes Handwerk is a masterclass in how to evolve punk rock without losing its bite. While the title track is ostensibly about the dignity of manual labor, it is delivered with a wink and a level of musical sophistication that few of their peers could match. The inclusion of a tight, punchy brass section gives the song a ska-inflected swing that makes it impossible not to move to, yet the core remains rooted in the high-velocity guitar work that defined the band's 90s output. It feels like a celebration of competence, both in the lyrics and in the flawless execution of the performance.