ALBUM REVIEW: The Rartel, The Money Problem

In the great Aussie tradition of bogan punk come The Rartel with their short, fast, loud album The Money Problem.

The members of this three piece band (the lead singer is also the drummer), all aged eighteen, have been sneaking into venues across Melbourne for the past four years.

The Money Problem was recorded across two days of live takes, and covers all the topics you'd expect of the genre, like pubs, dunnies, and brawls.

Opening track No Dickhead Policy sets the tone for the whole album - loud, raw, and high-octane, while the chorus of track two Porcelain Throne is just begging to be part of a drunken group sing-along.

Bouncer Took My Wallet laments exactly what the title says, while we find traces of an AC/DC influence on Take Me Home.

The hectic and hard-hitting On The Floor makes the perfect soundtrack for a fight breaking out at the bar. It's followed by another frantic track in Hit N Run, before we move to a piece of grungy, bluesy rock in Blues Liar.

The album concludes with a live recording of Going Off The Grid, showcasing the band's endless energy.

One of Australia's most exciting young punk bands, we can't wait to see where they're headed!

In sum:

ALBUM: The Money Problem

ARTIST: The Rartel

RELEASE DATE: July 11, 2025

GENRE: Punk

RECOMMENDED FOR: Fans of The Chats

Listen to The Money Problem and follow The Rartel on Instagram.