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Initially it was the look of this act that caught my eye rather than the impressive eclectic sounds of firey synths, punk-esque guitar riffs and grimey, filth laden basslines along with sweet harmonies alike to classical compositions. Donning masks like Spiderman’s alien alter-ego, Venom. Clad in charcoal, drainpipe style denim. Dirty, white trainers and black, retro, biker leather jackets. This is an act which quite simply in my eyes I would define as being cool.

The Bloody Beetroots is the 3 year old brainchild of Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo. A creative mind from Venice with a passion for all things noisey, artistic and damn right explosive accompanied by his band sidekick Tommy Tea. Romborama is an album with those ingredients mixed with hardcore punk mosh-pit action such as Cornelius and Talkin’ In My Sleep feat. Lisa Kekaula. We have delectable orchestral string arrangements and a good few banging beats as there are on Second Streets Have No Name feat. Beta Bow, Have Mercy On Us feat. Cecile as well as others. Some tracks are hard hitting causing aneurysms and others are as sweet as peach flavoured syrup de gomme with saccharin laced vocals. A brilliant example of diversity and intelligence.

This is an act that makes Pendulum look like a bunch Pina Colada, Wine Bar drinkers wearing corduroys and open top sandals with white socks on. Like French Electro maestros Daft Punk but only if they went a bit harder crossed with Techy Punksters from London, The Young Punx if Italian producer Phonat joined them instead of him doing the occasional remix of their work.

But enough with the anologies and the ridiculous comparisons. Romborama by The Bloody Beetroots is bloody marvellous. A must-have for any appreciator of the European Electro scenes. In time we’ll see more under the title of Death Crew 77 as Bob Rifo respawns, revitalises and rejuventates ready to take on other civilisations with the music he so fondly creates.

I Love The Bloody Beetroots.

Romborama by The Bloody Beetroots is out now from Dim Mak Records.