The band, known for its direct proposal and lyrics entirely in Catalan, uses Futur medieval to warn about the return of a decadent world with new forms of vassalage. Musically, the album maintains Crim's characteristic features but incorporates touches of harder styles like extreme metal or post-punk, rejecting the idea of sticking to a successful formula.
“"What is wrong is the present, and it looks like we are heading towards a pretty messed-up future."
Crim's critique is directed not only at the global scene but also at their immediate environment. The quartet laments the lack of support for grassroots cultural and musical initiatives in Tarragona, contrasting the pride in the Roman legacy with the city’s environmental degradation and social precariousness.
“"If we have made it this far, it is not because Tarragona made things easier for us; quite the opposite."
The album, released in mid-November last year, succeeds the acclaimed Cançons de mort from 2023. Crim will kick off the Futur medieval presentation tour at Sala Zero in Tarragona this Friday and Saturday, despite their pessimism about the future of the music scene, marked by the disappearance of venues and the rise of tribute bands.
