On My Side - Redefinition - Words Of War Records #06 - 2007
-- Friday, March 23, 2007
I like the straight edge. I like hardcore. On My Side is Straight Edge Hardcore straight out of Texas. They also happen to be "Altruist Youth." Now I know, a good percentage of people reading those words say, "Altruist? WTF is that?" It's defined as "unselfish concern for others." Now that is real cool in my book. I'd be real interested to know how these dudes go about unselfishly helping others. I'm not trying to call any one out, mind you. I'm actually really curious about these kids' lives. Nice to see that some people still believe that actions speak louder than words.
You can listen to the tracks for yourself at the bands Myspace page. You should probably consider ordering the EP & Shirt package deal while you are at it. Don't sleep. I'm sure Jack Daniels is a fan. I should ask him.
Ps. I am a fan of flip flops but don't you think you would want to wear sneakers to the photo shoot for your hardcore album? At least give off the image that you were just coming from a mosh pit or stage dive practice. Maybe that's just me. Regardless, I heard you shouldn't mess with Texas.
Victor Bravo - Shut Out The Sky
Here we have some "happy to be pissed off punk rockers." I'm not sure I can even translate that. Happy to be pissed off? And punk rockers? This group seems more like happy-go-lucky 30 somethings playing bar rock. I wouldn't call it punk or even post punk. It feels like this trio is trying to grab onto the indie pop trend but has fallen short.
Musically, this album isn't lacking. I wouldn't say they are doing anything groundbreaking with their instruments, but their sound is very respectable. Again, it's a mix of bar rock with indie pop. But when you throw in the vocals & lyrics, and it all goes out the window. The vocals really drive into my skull. I found myself having to remove the cd from my car stereo in fear of road raging on my fellow drivers. "Going on a binge??" C'mon. Really? C'mon.
If this sounds up your alley, feel free to pop over to their website. You can pick up this 4 song EP for $6 (+ shipping) through paypal. You can also head over to their Myspace page and listen to the tracks for yourself. It's up to you.
Final note. Check the pic below.
Credited as CBGB's Downstairs Lounge 16 Sep 2006
CBGB's downstairs lounge? Cringe ... This is essentially the same venue that The Cro-Mags regularly killed it on. Same goes for Youth Of Today, Bold and Judge. Hell, even Bruce Springsteen killed it here. Luckily this shot wasn't from the main stage. That would just be too sacrilegious.
Labels: Bar rock, Hip, NYC, review, Zine
Big Ups - Demo 2007
-- Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Big Ups could be the PA Lockin Out leg (after Cold World & War Hungry). This demo sounds like greg mental produced it and added his own flavor. Of course, if this was a LOC style demo, it'd have a more party image and would be faster. Those are my only complaints really. Listening to this cassette, I knew it was the right speed but wished it was FASTER. Holding the lyric sheet and guessing at the vocal placement, I envisioned a hip hop, party, fast pace but was greeted by a more mellow, rough phrasing. Despite that, it is still a great demo.
You should check out their Myspace page. They just joined today so get in early on their friend list. They have 2 demo songs up so you can see for yourself that these guys have something good going on. They also have a few shows listed in PA. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.
Labels: Hardcore, PA, review, Zine
Mother Night - Lifestyle/Deathstyle - Off The Books #001
Mother Night is also the name of a band from New Jersey. They have nothing in common with Vonnegut or the Mother Night story. Their sound is in that laid back hardcore vein. The kind that you can slow mosh to but it's hard to finger point or really sing along. Catchy choruses are not the meat and potatoes of this album. Their myspace page lists the following sounds-likes "Burn, Quicksand, 108, Eleven Thirty-Four, Undertow, Pantera, the apocalypse." I don't really hear most of that. Maybe 108, maybe. In my mind, this band reminds me more of an apolitical Suicide File, but hey, that's just me.
You can find more info on Mother Night at their Myspace page. They have a couple of tracks up and some cool pics.
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