Måneskin - Rush!
A strong and modern rock album with songs that will make you test the limits of how loud your headphones can go.
By Zoe Meyer
Måneskin rose to fame after their song Zitti e Buoni won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021. The drug accusations in the aftermath of their victory only added to their status. The band is known for their provocative lyrics and bold performances–both in concert and on the red carpet. They are the embodiment of the phrase Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll.
Måneskin breaks away from the indie rock and pop-punk sounds that have dominated rock music in recent years and instead draws inspiration from the grunge and glam rock scene of the 80s and 90s. Their new album, “Rush!,” focuses heavily on punk baselines and loud rhythmic guitar to pair with the more pop-flamboyant lyrics of the lead singer.
“Rush!” has drawn mixed reviews from fans as the band switches from singing mainly in Italian to English. This switch evokes the question regarding whether or not they are conforming to a more mainstream sound and losing most of the originality that their native tongue brought. Their new songs are now a sound we have heard in bands like Queen, Greta Van Fleet, and Green Day.
The most successful of Måneskin’s songs are those that create unique sounds. These include the songs in Italian and those that let go of the pop-punk era and draw more into the 90s punk music scene with loud instrumentals and attitude-filled lyrics.
Overall, the album is a strong and modern rock album with songs that will make you test the limits of how loud your headphones can go.