Review
Chipping arcade-game synths and heavy robotic distortion open Samurai Pizza Cats’ sophomore album, Press Start. The German electronicore outfit commits fully to "unbeatable unseriousness", turning absurdist internet culture, ramen, and pizza obsession into a barrage of heavy-duty breakdowns, pop-punk drum fills, and EDM hooks. It’s a relentless, polished onslaught that leans hard into the playfulness of its own conceit, pairing massive pop choruses with devastating growls.
While critics celebrate the album’s hyperactive adrenaline and the chaotic charisma of cross-genre guest features, many note that the formula becomes exhausting over a full play-through. Some publications pointed out that despite immaculate production, the constant intensity risks turning the record into a blur as it "leans so heavily into its own formula". Ultimately, the record "thrives on immediacy", delivering a heavy dose of dumb fun designed to be consumed in short, chaotic bursts.
