This split is between the bovver boogie band Razor Sharp and the battle street rock’n’roll outfit Lejonen. What does that mean? Razor Sharp represent bovver rock here in a typical, slower vein, while Lejonen deliver their heavy street punk. It was released in 2026 in 100 copies on black vinyl and 250 copies on baby blue vinyl. Eight songs in total, four from each band. No covers; inside the sleeve you’ll find all the lyrics from these American bands. That’s it for the facts—now onto the feelings.

Razor Sharp open side A and kick things off with their Bovver / Oi! sound. It will suit fans of bands like Hard Wax or No Heart, combined with a more melodic street punk in the vein of The Ruckers. The slightly slower tempo and emotive vocals come together to form a solid bovver record. More melodic passages alternate with football-style chants. If you like Shandy but can’t quite keep up dancing to them, you’ll find a new favorite here. The first track, Bloody Knuckles, is a pleasant opener, noticeably more danceable than the whimsical Our Town, which feels like a summer hit for barbecues, beer, and chatting with friends at a party. A more rock’n’roll atmosphere and gritty guitar work come in with Razor Sharp, and things wrap up in a similar style with We’re OK.

Lejonen begin their part with the pumped-up track Secret History Of The World. Musically, I’d compare their style to Ultra Sect with a slight touch of Bonecrusher. They maintain their street rock style with a battle-ready atmosphere of Templar-like mystery, something we already know from their previous two releases, and they continue to meet that high standard here. It’s clear that Lejonen are tight musicians—their playing is sharp and everything fits together perfectly. They don’t follow a formulaic verse–chorus–verse–chorus structure but instead fill their songs with plenty of solos and instrumental flourishes. This applies to all their tracks, and I really enjoy the natural, unforced vocals, which don’t try to sound overly rough but fit perfectly into the whole. The song The Lone Descent is noticeably faster and more energetic. Morals & Dogma is further spiced up with female vocals. In the final track, In The Wake Of Wolves II, the female vocal takes the lead role and suits the record more than well. If I enjoyed Lejonen’s first two releases, here I’d say the band has pushed things even further and keeps improving with each new record. It’s not monotonous—the band knows how to pull out interesting passages and then hit the gas. I’d be curious to see them live, because this has the potential for a proper party.

An excellent split with just the right running time. The moods and styles shift throughout, and that’s what makes it so enjoyable.

TOP TRACKY: Bloody Knuckles, In The Wake Of Wolves II, Our Town, Secret History Of The World