A band that is a sign of our times
Let me start by saying that the surfacing of The Sick Man of Europe at this point in time in London with a name that borrows the phrase attributed to Tsar Nicholas I for 
describing the decline and weakness of the Ottoman Empire (and these days more often refers to Germany’s status quo), is some of the most inspiring news this year. I believe that The Sick Man of Europe is one of the most relevant bands out there. In times of multidimensional crises, emerging artists who are socially perceptive and can get valid points across are truly fascinating.
Can this country be perceived as the sick man of Europe of our times? I think it can, and it is, and the repetitive nature of this band’s message and rhythms works symbolically in many ways to get this message across.