Review of ‘Homo Lamentáblis’, Hostia Pedagógica’s debut full-length

It is undoubtedly an expected resource, but it is difficult not to point out that the name of this Barcelona band seems most appropriate, considering the flammable and accelerated content of what is their debut in long format and after an EP and some previous single that already hinted at possibilities. “Homo Lamentáblis” is, in addition to the aforementioned premiere of Pedagogical Hosta slap in the face during their most “relaxed” moments (note the quotes), aggression mutated directly into a punch in the pit of the stomach when the trio decides to get serious.

A dozen songs varnished with realism and harshness, while the very acidic lyrics that run through the entire album shoot (with meaning) in all directions and leave no stone unturned. Everything on this disc looks sharp and cutting, with no dressings or after-dressings with which to soothe the wound. There is no antidote to combat the generous doses of bad drool that the group dispenses in tons in songs that are as insane as they are catchy that, by magic, become addictive almost from the initial contact. An amalgam between Joy Division, The Damned, The Fall and Sex Pistols that, in this way, also relates the mix of garage rock and post-punk of the Catalans with the proposal of current groups such as Viagra Boys, Idles, Shame, Black Lips or Fat White Family.

“Homo Lamentáblis” is a remarkable almost uninterrupted succession of urban and subversive anti-hymns, among which are included hosts like bread of the type of “Lie to me more”, “Down with work”, “Native on duty”, “If there were no tomorrow”, “You’re broken”, “Horse”, “High abilities” either “I’m bored”. Pedagogical Host They look cheeky, irreverent, natural, badass and inspired by a premiere with (more than enough) weight of its own that not only places the group on the map at a stroke, but could very well become, almost without you realizing it, your new favorite national group.