A friend described this album to me as "bizarro no warning worship route five years too late.. with the edge." He then went on to discuss Suffer Survive for WAY too long. Unhealthy long. From his long discourse on Suffer Survive I couldn't tell if he loved or hated the new album from Down To Nothing. He then followed by saying, "it's like they made a murder weapon lp with Down To Nothing's singer."



Now, I can't recall ever hearing Murder Weapon, but if I was to judge from that name alone ... The No Warning comparison is pretty evident upon a few listens. But in reality, it feels more like a metal crossover album to me. Of course, it isn't metal, but the vibe is very much there. I feel like the previous albums were rugged and raw. Then this one comes in all shiny and smooth with a few guitar leads. Everything seems super polished, which is sort of a bummer. When I think DTN, I picture Dave wearing some cut off camos, his varsity jacket, X'ed up, dropping serious knowledge on current topics and of course, the edge. This album doesn't give me that vibe.



Fuck, great look. I need a varsity jacket. How have I gone 10 years without one? Back to the subject, this album is chill enough. Not at all what I was expecting from this Richmond Crew, but overall, pretty chill. Different but good.

Now that I go down that path, it reminds me of Fastbreak's Whenever You're Ready. In the sense that it is departure from the previous work, but still enjoyable. In Fastbreak's case, a name change should have been in order. DTN is not that far off the mark though, thankfully. Can't wait to see these dudes in Providence. Word.

What can be said about The Geeks that hasn't already been said? You know they are from Korea. You know they are super positive dudes. You know they rock. What else is there to say?



This release, Every Time We Fall, comes out of the Think Fast Records camp. Larry and Ryan have their fingers on the pulse of modern hardcore. The Geeks live up to that challenge with this release. 12 positive hardcore tracks, plenty of sing alongs, finger pointing opportunities and lots of ear to ear smiles all around.


Keep your eyes peeled for the vinyl coming from Get Outta Town Records. And check those inserts. So many chill pics with "solid dudes." Gotta love solid dudes. Gotta love The Geeks.