Desolation Rhythms

Alright, let’s dive into the buzz surrounding the launch of the second album from the skatepunk/punk rock outfit from Putten, Netherlands – Question Mark. After their debut album “Inner Call” back in 2019, these guys have been tearing up stages alongside genre heavyweights like Mute and Disordine. Fast forward to 2024, and Question Mark is back with “Desolation”; a vengeance, delivering a sonic onslaught that’s sure to rev up fans of Guttermouth, Good Riddance, Judhead’s Revenge, Satanic Surfers, and Divit.

I gotta say, I’m all about high-speed tunes, and this album had me hooked from start to finish. With 15 tracks packed with punch, it’s a whirlwind journey of tempo changes, tight bass lines, guitar riffs perfectly synced with the drums, and infectious choruses that just grab you by the ears.

And let’s talk production – Mastered by the legendary Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room, and released by Gotama Studio (IT) and Violent Weather Records (CA), this album comes with some serious pedigree. Plus, snagging a copy of this bad boy on CD feels like holding a piece of punk rock history – the design is slick, the finish is pro, and it’s just begging to be cranked up to eleven.

Now, let’s get into those lyrics – “Let’s try again to not let it faze you. Don’t let it get to your head. All of these things you have been told. Just be the better man instead.” – hits hard with its message of resilience and growth.

Then there’s “In the current ghost of time, dark ages should be gone. Nevertheless, the narrow-minded are ever going strong. The developed mind should learn, to discern and tolerate. Somehow we’re still too dumb to learn, we sow the seeds of hate.” – a powerful reflection on societal divisions and the struggle for progress.

And who can forget lines like “Free from the rules in the shadows they operate. Hidden agendas, population control they sow the seeds of hate.” – a stark reminder of the challenges we face in an increasingly digitized world.

In a nutshell, Question Mark‘s sophomore effort is a raw, unapologetic exploration of the human condition set to a backdrop of blistering punk rock. It’s a call to arms, a rallying cry for those who refuse to kneel to conformity…. and grab a copy HERE!!!

Question Mark members:

Dave Zand – Drums

Thom Meerdink – Bass

Martin Kroeze – Guitar/Voice

Timothy Keppler – Guitar/Voice

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