tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57804175842169713172024-02-07T20:22:51.887-08:00Salad DaysNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-75862856847140027512009-11-08T11:51:00.000-08:002009-11-08T12:03:33.843-08:00The Plight - Winds of Osiris LPCD<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeASYLa1yN23U6bXSUcEg8Q-X_62roeU9GRbCOeU6JqorQdkbu32lyPqO-qcMVPNw3H7FxxnZCobjKy5cPRnuyRM0mG7idutggnsBsK2VU33jPGR64vSYJVkVeIgmiWviHwt2tvpoBV_fZ/s1600-h/it.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeASYLa1yN23U6bXSUcEg8Q-X_62roeU9GRbCOeU6JqorQdkbu32lyPqO-qcMVPNw3H7FxxnZCobjKy5cPRnuyRM0mG7idutggnsBsK2VU33jPGR64vSYJVkVeIgmiWviHwt2tvpoBV_fZ/s200/it.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401823184830204722" border="0" /></a><br />So, this is the first album from the Plight (I think?) previous releases Black Summer, the Self-Titled and the Demo have all been raging pieces of Rock and Roll inspired Hardcore at its very best. And honestly, this is not exception. It rocks so hard there should have been a sticker plastered to the front that says "WARNING: ALBUM MAY LEAD TO AIR GUITARING". Although this is perhaps a slightly at a more mid-paced tempo than Black Summer, but still touches all the right spots. This is erred a lot more perhaps to the Rock side than the Hardcore side of things with some strong Sabbath/Motorhead/Thin Lizzy riffs so its really neither here nor there this will get you stomping around your room in your boxers.<br /><br /><br />Eitherway, stuff is shit hot. Get it now from Amazon or somewhere like that and stick it on and don't take it off.<br /><br />J.W [Visible Noise Records]J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-63043591683740070922009-08-29T17:59:00.000-07:002009-08-29T18:13:51.616-07:00Nihil Baxter - S/T 7"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/99/l_247a4c3ca63a4adc98a05550c1b429e1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 202px;" src="http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/99/l_247a4c3ca63a4adc98a05550c1b429e1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Right, so I was pretty fuckin' chuffed when I discovered this band. They're a brilliant little 80's style Thrash band, although really they just sit comfortably on the side of being Neos-esque Hardcore (although I suppose you could class them as Thrash too, its all Punk though, so fuck it). I found out about these guys somehow through Surf Nazis Must Die and up until recently was utterly convinced it was members of SNMD. I'm not alone either, so many people have apparently believed this they have a song on this 7" about how they're nothing to do with the Surf Nazis. I also feel particially responsible for this grave error due to posting it on forums far and wide proclaiming it to be ex-SNMD, so maybe it was me... Who knows, who cares.<br /><br />Its a shame that they weren't ex Surf Nazis, because I gotta say, this isn't the demo tape they released previously, meaning, this isn't actually as good. The demo tape was brillaint, it was punchy, and had some fantastic riffs and catchy lyrics and this just feels somewhat lack-luster in comparison, it just seems to be a mish-mash of poorly written songs. I think the best thing about this 7" is the Cro-Mags cover, but even then its just that sped up, and it just doesn't sound that hot.<br /><br />Over all , I was a bit disappointed especially after such a strong demo release. But definately pick up the Demo if you can (I think they had it up for Download), the Demo is awesome, this is just average.<br /><br />J.W [Spastic Fantastic]J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-31608078592556875692009-08-29T14:50:00.000-07:002009-08-29T14:53:19.747-07:00Record Collectors are Pretencious Assholes.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3-bEC4B8_zuuf6ajK7-BECyyn1K7fxzClzrG9mgkEpqoWBRTeGhxynhdDwImMYiABHnckZV8cJwS-Ne-8f9qGaoN4iXIqmfhCmUCnuu4cSne5Z3gh2q7FUBZHn5rVoFW2YPjicfHZ9E/s320/neanderthal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3-bEC4B8_zuuf6ajK7-BECyyn1K7fxzClzrG9mgkEpqoWBRTeGhxynhdDwImMYiABHnckZV8cJwS-Ne-8f9qGaoN4iXIqmfhCmUCnuu4cSne5Z3gh2q7FUBZHn5rVoFW2YPjicfHZ9E/s320/neanderthal.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I'm not reviewing this. I just won a copy of it on eBay a few months back and have been feeling really pleased with myself ever since...<br /><br /><br /><br />J.WJ.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-72106104609380036402009-08-29T14:42:00.000-07:002009-08-29T17:53:54.345-07:00Magrudergrind - S/T LP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.willowtip.com/images/1953/400x400.aspx"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 198px;" src="http://www.willowtip.com/images/1953/400x400.aspx" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />So, this is like, their 2nd LP... I think, possibly the 3rd if you count the Split LP with Shitstorm. I also think its got members of Coke Bust in, they're a pretty gnarly (thats right, I said it! I'm bringin' it back!) Fast... sorry, Thrash/Grind band. I've actually only listened to once side of this so far, and only about 4 times I suppose (while I was doing other stuff). These guys always remind me of Drop Dead. I donno, some of you might disagree, but theres a definate likeness to it for me.<br /><br />Eitherway, shits tight, possibly tighter than <span style="font-style: italic;">Rehashed</span>. If you like Drop Dead, Insect Warfare or early Napalm Death, shits for you. Eat it up<br /><br />J.W [Six Weeks Later]<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">PS: Anyone that can actually tell me what Magrudergrind stands for will win a special prize.</span>J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-82853257881778588302009-08-29T14:11:00.001-07:002009-08-29T14:30:38.986-07:00Insect Warfare - Noise LP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/jug/insectwarfareonesided.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 170px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/jug/insectwarfareonesided.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This is kinda old, kinda new. But nobodies written jack shit on this sordid little blog for fuck knows how long, and damned if I'm gonna put myself out for reviewing anything half-way relevant (although, this kinda is, but fuck it!)<br /><br />This is actually a S/T LP, but its also known as their Noise LP. Because essentially that is what it is. Its 93 tracks of teeth grinding noise-grind. It lasts about 10-15 minutes too...<br /><br />Imagine your listening to your favourite album being played on one of those shitty ASDA <span style="font-style: italic;">Pacific</span> CD players at max volume. Then imagine a Meth crazed Ainsley Harriot taking said CD player, popping the cover, squeezing out a good 8 inches of his finest post-digested Carribean/Jamacian cousine into it, putting down the cover, and pressing play. Then in a explosion of PCP enduced rage forcing it into one of his patented blenders (Does Ainsley have a patented Blender? He must do). Thats pretty much what this record sounds like.<br /><br />That might sound pretty negative. But the fact is, I don't really... <span style="font-style: italic;">get</span> noise bands, I will freely admit that I skip MITB's noise tracks. But this actually intrequed me. It's prett much 93 tracks sonic bowl discharge that had me both wishing it would never end, and end very quickly (which it did, so I was both pleased and disappointed. Too much confliction for one day me thinks). Its good, its interesting stuff, and if someone who'se not overly keen on such deviant music can actually be pleased with it, then people who love this shit should bloody love it. Its both classic Insect Warfare Grind and Sonic Bowl Disrupting Noise at the same time... Plus the B-side is grooved to look like the cover (one assumes, because it certainly doesn't have any fucking tracks on it unless I'm missing something). I think this is pretty much a one-listener for me, or at least a once in a while listener. But, still, worth it.<br /><br /><br />J.W [625 Records]J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-91672343800208160682008-11-05T13:34:00.000-08:002008-11-05T14:02:53.003-08:00Valhalla Pacifists/Prumyslova split 12" LP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEges5Fe57m96HwIf0H9Tm2QJXo6B3lnixKwKjEXvLCeSZMK0M2WvbdPXNWrERBm_3gzgrHmH7IcLmXXMNn9ekjkgDvxrWpjfJcWfaZG-Clb7i0plOKBrwksZNe7Jk73f-HmhOU9384Cm9Jq/s1600-h/m_af2367cf93cc804b2f53eb6e19c05bf1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEges5Fe57m96HwIf0H9Tm2QJXo6B3lnixKwKjEXvLCeSZMK0M2WvbdPXNWrERBm_3gzgrHmH7IcLmXXMNn9ekjkgDvxrWpjfJcWfaZG-Clb7i0plOKBrwksZNe7Jk73f-HmhOU9384Cm9Jq/s200/m_af2367cf93cc804b2f53eb6e19c05bf1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265290720643188466" border="0" /></a><br />So, here we have it, the Valhalla Pacifists; Harrogate's finest and wittiest thrash troop and their second vinyl expedition with the Czech's Prumyslova Smrt. In total the band shred through 25 tracks of Thrashy, Grindy goodness.<br /><br />PS play some furious Grindcore with some brilliant guitar riffs that had my head nodding piled together with some truly harrowing growls and snarls that fans of grindcore would naturally expect. The lyrics are really well thought out too and there's some original thought put into each one too (but not speaking Czech I don't know what the others are about HA!).<br /><br />The Valhalla Pacifists side, however, was a let down. I mean, instrumentally and lyrically it delivers. It is what you would expect from the VP boys, 9 tracks of raging thrash with lyrics that go from Transformer Beatdowns to making sure the younger generation appreciate the Punk community that these lads have put their blood, sweat and tears into. I feel let down though because most of the VP tracks are from the "Punks In Trunks" split they did with Fuck With Fire (which costs about a quid I think) which was on Dead End Records. Granted the costs of recording are expensive (especially in these economically fruegal times), but really their side just left me feeling vaguely ripped off because Id already paid for those tracks and suddenly found myself paying [cosiderably more] for them again. Indeed support your scene, but I do feel kinda had and its not really the parting of money, its the general principle of being fobbed off with the same tracks from a previous release. Shit Id expect from Rancid or some other mainstream Punk band, but not these lads, for shame! Again, VP still deliver the goods in the way we all expect these crazy, twisted lads to, its just a shame they're not 9 new unheard ditties.<br /><br />All in all, if you don't own the "Punks In Trucks" split this 12" is fucking rad. If you do, I wouldn't bother unless you really want the PS tracks<br />J.W [Keep Screaming, Cat And Owl, Dead Heroes]J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-61978839939449374882008-10-17T16:03:00.000-07:002008-10-17T16:31:49.667-07:00The Burning Times - The End is the Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning 7"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a192.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_645120b666114b3dc1d095087236e9a7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://a192.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_645120b666114b3dc1d095087236e9a7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>So this is the newest releases from Brighton Punk trio, Burning Times, consisting of Andy (Abandon Ship), Matt (also AS) and Nick. For those of you who remember the first 7", you will recall it to be a proverbial powerhouse of politics and gender issues and scene values. All expertly written and wonderfully delivered in a blaze of crust inspired thrashy Hardcore.<br /><br />Well this is more Crusty then before with some Witch Hunt/Tragedy-esque blood running through its veins and is truely a stomping brutalising onslaught of epic thrash tinged Crust (mouthful I know. Trust me, it works). Some truly brilliant tracks on this 4 track EP. Lyrically it deals with being out and proud, coping with loss and family matters. Lyrically this record is really strong. They're the type of lyrics that few could maybe relate to personally which I feel is the beautiful part of this band. The lyrics are truely straight from the heart and although you may have no comprehension of some of the matters delt with, you feel every ounce of rage, sadness and resentment thats seered into every track. Christina is the guest vocals for "Disipitive Structures" which works fantastically as well with her deep growl and bark that seeths darkness into the song.<br /><br />I love the track "Pride". The lyrics for "Pride" are just brilliant thought out and wonderfully phrased into a true out and proud gay anthem for every queer punk out their to sink their teeth into an even straight people can enjoy the passion put into it.<br /><br />So pick this up and enjoy it!<br /><br />J.W [Keep Screaming]<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">In crust we trust</span>J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-66433785936579502622008-08-07T11:41:00.000-07:002008-08-10T13:17:23.086-07:0086 Mentality - Final Exit CD/7"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3R4hGi1eFkyoe_2scwB8ShYq0ufo5-A6IUbkTYH3YEREVSRBSYKuzoWmyTUxsP8ihNaD6eeZG4wXOaY6nqfaMtjlhquWz6mgT-seMmzYQZSHCPXmV3-d8FN8G5j1F7f0U-5c2J4Og_Fs/s1600-h/86-mentality-sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3R4hGi1eFkyoe_2scwB8ShYq0ufo5-A6IUbkTYH3YEREVSRBSYKuzoWmyTUxsP8ihNaD6eeZG4wXOaY6nqfaMtjlhquWz6mgT-seMmzYQZSHCPXmV3-d8FN8G5j1F7f0U-5c2J4Og_Fs/s200/86-mentality-sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231855584988012098" border="0" /></a>86 Mentality are probably one of my favourite bands, at least in recent years, and this Final Exit 7"/CD is the ultimate mark on their existence. Six tracks of British Oi inspired hardcore punk (with an extra track, and six live songs from a live show in Lintfabriek, Belgium) sits on this record so brilliantly.<br /><br />It's catchy in its own right, and it really is fucking awesome. Included are riffs that are so powerful they just make you want to pick up your guitar and throw yourself around your bedroom. I've been there. Grave Mistake and Deranged are probably putting out some of the best records in hardcore right now, and long may it continue. YEAH.Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-26782256212042692312008-08-01T02:02:00.000-07:002008-08-01T02:34:16.121-07:00Cloak/Dagger Interview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaF5F2vSPWsoWJIxtKjhXcG5qXrn55Cyja3XYvaikNvEuWYPshuEst7LXcI_GrEA2GkboNx4fGyYdJwdNydEqeREV-V91Hmy6C9e6uaLKIZ2u_RwU2rfsMm0dk9GHG_i9K0dEw8UWm5-g/s1600-h/l_8e9390ce03cb5bc513aad88790df7e20.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaF5F2vSPWsoWJIxtKjhXcG5qXrn55Cyja3XYvaikNvEuWYPshuEst7LXcI_GrEA2GkboNx4fGyYdJwdNydEqeREV-V91Hmy6C9e6uaLKIZ2u_RwU2rfsMm0dk9GHG_i9K0dEw8UWm5-g/s320/l_8e9390ce03cb5bc513aad88790df7e20.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229475192852305586" border="0" /></a><br />Basically, it took me ages to listen to Cloak/Dagger. I don't know why. I didn't go to any of their live shows because they toured with Life Long Tragedy (not as a protest, but I didn't think I'd be into them). Then a few months later I noticed that they'd done/were doing stuff with GRAVE MISTAKE, and realised that I should probably check them out. I bought the 7"'s and it started from there. 'We Are' was re-released on vinyl a few months ago, and it really is an awesome record. They were definitely a band that I wanted to explore further, so I sent Jason their vocalist a bunch of questions.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZ23n9KCraEeTVcneHkX2wW_fb4T8vwycRTTW5v4292pJaXnfarxGfusrnQ04dHhhBPF-8afZY9ztM3Za6RXYnaqrDnx5g1_A7LWvJC7YFLA_hOkUapBmwsO706Th02BkRysvHullea8/s1600-h/l_7201b8ebca620efe0cde7c5fe149ef62.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZ23n9KCraEeTVcneHkX2wW_fb4T8vwycRTTW5v4292pJaXnfarxGfusrnQ04dHhhBPF-8afZY9ztM3Za6RXYnaqrDnx5g1_A7LWvJC7YFLA_hOkUapBmwsO706Th02BkRysvHullea8/s320/l_7201b8ebca620efe0cde7c5fe149ef62.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229478354299698962" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here they are:<br /><br />Nick: So, 'We Are' just came out on Grave Mistake on wax. Was a vinyl version always the intention from the start?<br /><br />Jason: It took close to a year after the CD was released until the vinyl came out and we wish it would have come out sooner. There was even talk of Darren Walters ressurecting Hi-Impact to do the vinyl but we are happy that it came out with Alex and on Grave Mistake. We worked with Alex on our first release the Pinata 7" and then again with the Kamikazes 7" which had an unreleased song off of the LP so he was down to press th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwan6r3O-J9yEyxPjrMYo-t42ej_8FObNPLRbt5-PWgqKrUgWbop2XeRozlASk1ATy5uZ4FM-3GYyTswDVNuixN5WRpFjxfVa3YKVZRpQEr3EqX8LeKSYAtojWZAda6gFiurmkKl1WvY/s1600-h/0072_0002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwan6r3O-J9yEyxPjrMYo-t42ej_8FObNPLRbt5-PWgqKrUgWbop2XeRozlASk1ATy5uZ4FM-3GYyTswDVNuixN5WRpFjxfVa3YKVZRpQEr3EqX8LeKSYAtojWZAda6gFiurmkKl1WvY/s400/0072_0002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229476505982667058" border="0" /></a>e vinyl for the LP. The record sounds a lot more gritty and dirty which I think works well for the songs.<br /><br />Nick: You did a tour of the UK with Life Long Tragedy, how did that turn out? Itwas kinda weird for you guys touring with a headline band that are largely musically different to you? How did it come about?<br /><br />Jason: I talked to Avocado about coming over before the CD on Jade Tree was released. We just wanted to tour as much as we could when the record came out and they suggested Life Long Tragedy since they were looking for a band to tour with. We knew they had been over seas before and we were ready to go. It ended up being good because we all got along well with their band but the shows were strange for us to say the least. It was mostly core kids there definitely to see Life Long Tragedy and then there would be a couple kids with Fucked Up shirts or Career Suicide patches at every show and we would know oh ok they are here to see us. I don't think we won over any one on that tour.<br /><br />Nick: On that note, word on the street is you're coming over again? When will that be, d'yknow?<br /><br />Jason: Right now we are putting wheels in motion to come over there in November and we can't wait. We toured Canada in March but that's the last time we have done longer then a few dates and it's going to be with The Computers which are more our speed.<br /><br />Nick: There's a load of good labels, which seem to be putting out some good records, and I keep seei<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-Zd-pLkB52lP8s5LKGsq4qt38iaL-fW_mG_qrWQ5LN6g1Y8pSLHeLUvQW4xIh5vmmTv09WvnrcChVWy29Cpm-S0Jfob66NcfzSwi0GjX_QJP4zOm-0OOs7sRQRvCmExLpWuolNdLZkE/s1600-h/0072_0003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-Zd-pLkB52lP8s5LKGsq4qt38iaL-fW_mG_qrWQ5LN6g1Y8pSLHeLUvQW4xIh5vmmTv09WvnrcChVWy29Cpm-S0Jfob66NcfzSwi0GjX_QJP4zOm-0OOs7sRQRvCmExLpWuolNdLZkE/s400/0072_0003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229476867180192386" border="0" /></a>ng flyers for a bunch of gigs that make me weep that I don't live in the US but How healthy is the US live scene at themoment? And are kids buying lots of records or is it pretty apathetic?<br /><br />Jason: It depends what kind of show it is. There are a lot of good bands in the US right now and sometimes there are shows that have awesome line ups where there are 200 to 300 people there and there are times where some good line ups only draw 30 or 40 people. We have a lot of shows in Richmond at a bar that holds about 60 people and it's usually packed and we just had No Way Fest here and Best Friends Day is coming up and those are fests that draw a lot of people from all over so I'm lucky to be in a city that has that going for it. Kids are definitely buying vinyl in a big way. Alex is almost sold out of the We Are lp's after a few weeks and we are running out of our copies fast too and people are always trying to keep up with new bands so we aren't that jaded over here. Every now and again there will be a show I know I should go to but end up staying home and I suck for that but there are a lot of shows here.<br /><br /><br /><br />Nick: I don't know how aware you guys are with tours over here, cus prices arereally high at the moment, and it seems like a lot of bands avoid the UK unless they're with some booking agency like Avocado so they can safely tour with a guarantee, because it's so hard to break even. I think Loser Life came over and to break even they needed something like £250 ($500) every night...to break even and some kids lost a bunch of money on it. Is there a general impression of that in the US of the UK? And did you experience any problems when you came over at all with LLT?<br /><br />Jason: Definitely. The UK killed us money wise on the last tour. It cost money for the work permits, the ferry over and for gas and food while we were there and we had a couple shows fall through so it left us in bad shape. We lost money at the end of that tour and it's unfortunate but bands need guarantees to make ends meet these days. There is gas, plane tickets, merch, food, driver, van rental, equipment rental and if you're lucky enough to cover that you still don't have money for rent or bills when you go home. Well some bands do but not at our level. All that aside we had a great time in the UK eating cheaper food and hanging out.<br /><br />Nick: Are any of you guys in any projects/bands outside Cloak/Dagger that are going to be making an impression soon?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCC-wU6dTEpexMTHaq5Gwmb2qMu-3DvZKDgQBYhoevamWyjL85O5kIEuCDwkzd-FG9rSDxZrMV-c-K3X6ABB5pNmSjEOHztYAyhK01bjquacydlbPAjQhs25TLecavK3fl6jQC8eqvCQ/s1600-h/l_b595b46664b273944016d99406fd08ee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCC-wU6dTEpexMTHaq5Gwmb2qMu-3DvZKDgQBYhoevamWyjL85O5kIEuCDwkzd-FG9rSDxZrMV-c-K3X6ABB5pNmSjEOHztYAyhK01bjquacydlbPAjQhs25TLecavK3fl6jQC8eqvCQ/s400/l_b595b46664b273944016d99406fd08ee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229477529312625922" border="0" /></a><br />Jason: Not at the moment but I think there's things in the works.<br /><br />Nick: Any awesome bands from the Richmond area we should be checking out?<br /><br />Jason: The Ladies is a newer band from Richmond that rule. Wasted Time and Government Warning but I'm sure every one knows them by now.<br /><br />Nick: Finally, GG Allin or Amy Winehouse?<br /><br />Jason: I'm going Amy on this one. She smokes crack and keeps that glamour look, GG just throws shit and his songs are better but image is every thing.<br /><br /><br />Nick: Thanks to Jason for these questions. 'We Are' is now available from www.gravemistakerecords.com<br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span>Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-21018330614201065802008-07-06T17:01:00.000-07:002008-07-06T17:08:08.080-07:00Deep Sleep - Manic Euphoria<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wkLYGuiuSW1TMJku5rCrmU0dWC7um7ehvqSwaedo4E_osfT6WBZK0ThvVVOX2g7AdPbD8nNwgM7JOwqTWrs4Q3LDcP5LF8I4tGHEpdXx6-jR-WPeCRjwhH0J8A0eQXlKd1Tfd7JuVQc/s1600-h/DEEP.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wkLYGuiuSW1TMJku5rCrmU0dWC7um7ehvqSwaedo4E_osfT6WBZK0ThvVVOX2g7AdPbD8nNwgM7JOwqTWrs4Q3LDcP5LF8I4tGHEpdXx6-jR-WPeCRjwhH0J8A0eQXlKd1Tfd7JuVQc/s200/DEEP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220057194966503810" border="0" /></a><br />I think the best way to review this record is by not listening to it while I do the review - which is what I usually do.<br /><br />So, Baltimore's Deep Sleep really are a killer band. It's once in a while when you get a record completely off the cuff based on what you've heard and they turn out to be really really something. This is short, sharp and delivers a complete package of Circle Jerks and Descendents style inspired hardcore punk. It's catchy, and filled with riffs that Greg Hetson wishes he wrote (or in the case of Textbook Timebomb, did actually write; busted dudes!). Needless to say, bar one weird emo breakdown, this is the complete package. I knew I couldn't get away with doing this review without comparing them to some band. Whoops. - Nick [Grave Mistake]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-32460889493842307232008-07-06T15:22:00.000-07:002008-07-06T15:50:33.511-07:00Civic Progress - Disposable<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3mtfgFA88a4RRKkqHnFBjqYeoqHqMwn9_uY5fJIac0SUfo6vEPCYr_bsueeXvmj7zLmWIt_jLvW4wIiNwD1EKJr7dUOU5CSNiT1Xe56Xc6PhtGLWn0BeaD08769mAgViExiI655xYB4/s1600-h/civicprogresscover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3mtfgFA88a4RRKkqHnFBjqYeoqHqMwn9_uY5fJIac0SUfo6vEPCYr_bsueeXvmj7zLmWIt_jLvW4wIiNwD1EKJr7dUOU5CSNiT1Xe56Xc6PhtGLWn0BeaD08769mAgViExiI655xYB4/s200/civicprogresscover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220037156062955682" border="0" /></a><br />Nine tracks of angry pissed off hardcore punk. Rough til the end this band rips through the dregs of society, and leaves you feeling exhausted. Second seveninch, and still going strong Civic Progress are one of those bands you wish you could see live all the time because you know they'd destroy it every time. Fashionable Idiots should be proud, this really doesn't let go. I know I'm constantly giving good reviews, but y'know, I only buy good records, and this is another. - Nick [Fashionable Idiots]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-28097923092308510052008-07-05T15:46:00.000-07:002008-07-06T07:50:24.385-07:00Double Negative - Raw Energy EP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNvvMQ0Eb2KlqVjiRXoTXLyx1ezliF9jSQSauAm7irVMn05ymerCg-WT029dmHj_Tbgzks02CxBrcAh-vKrlA04Bffru_wUZKHFCyF_eX26fIj3R5ABJMUa8SE87CO4pM92CXqYKU_3w/s1600-h/8152_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNvvMQ0Eb2KlqVjiRXoTXLyx1ezliF9jSQSauAm7irVMn05ymerCg-WT029dmHj_Tbgzks02CxBrcAh-vKrlA04Bffru_wUZKHFCyF_eX26fIj3R5ABJMUa8SE87CO4pM92CXqYKU_3w/s200/8152_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219669343976384578" border="0" /></a><br />Negative Points:<br /><br />- Ridiculously large thank you list, not even in an ironic way. Pretty disheartening to see I'm not on it.* I'm in two minds whether to do a good review. I jest.<br /><br />Positive Points:<br /><br />- Fast, thrashy, hardcore punk in the vein of Void, and loads of 80's hardcore bands I can't even think of right now.<br />- Probably my favourite 7" in the past few weeks.<br />- Packaging is illuminating. You can actually tear it apart and it makes a stencil of their logo. Although taking it apart would probably decrease its eBay value in a few years. Ooooh decisions. - Nick [Sorry State]<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">* There is literally no reason why I would be on the thank you list whatsoever.</span>Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-82194332286195517692008-07-04T16:50:00.000-07:002008-07-04T17:28:10.626-07:00Crocus - The Worst Kind of Joy is Hope CDEP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://xs226.xs.to/xs226/08181/crocusmyspace940.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://xs226.xs.to/xs226/08181/crocusmyspace940.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Will, I freely admit I am not a manly man (despite my size and stature), but I am a man all the same and generally act accordingly. However today was an different day, when this EP arrived and I put it on I squealed with girlish delight as each note was played, each string with struck and each lyric was sung.<br /><br />You can always tell if a Screamo band is going to be good. This can be done in two ways, firstly if they list influences from the 90's and secondly if they name themselves after a flower (and example of this tenuous theory is Orchid).<br /><br />This is the second recording by Crocus (the one track Kristallnacht demo was reviewed earlier) and released on We Heart Records. These guys are a truly amazing band captured perfectly on CD (shame its not vinyl, but there you go) on this 5 track wonder. From the moment "When Your Own Heart Asks" rips out to when "Eight Great Fears" drones to a halt is a complete joy. Zach is an incredibly accomplished guitarist and his frantic playing is flawless through out and Lewis does a brilliant job of keeping up the pace while playing exceptionally himself.<br /><br />Lyrically Crocus are decent as well, they're everything you might expect from an emotional band and more with lyrics that deal with love, sadness and thinking about your role in life.<br /><br />Id have to say my two favourite tracks on this EP are the first, "When Your Own Heart Asks" due to the ferousity and punch that it packs and "Merit Lies" because of its truely haunting sound and fantastic lyrics.<br /><br />I think everyone who loves early Screamo like Orchid, Guyver-One or Saetia should actively go out and buy this and listen to it forever because its just one of the greatest EP's ever!<br /><br />J.W [We Heart Records]J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-67502998240706644592008-07-03T15:32:00.000-07:002008-07-03T15:34:20.219-07:00Podcast Number FIVE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZHL1HoOojMUQFILt7s0736QonP_BihC9zeDbrbXjBs7d5HZUWu7aXZWgZzfl6ZsU_Z3ieZg2hBv9t8NlqKZMX0zypfuGW6Z7WnjL5huk1X2I1F7KIm2rVIn710SF9QFAQXcRHrbKxlk/s1600-h/l_48a71aac5f07c3df5aaa7fdc514fc177.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZHL1HoOojMUQFILt7s0736QonP_BihC9zeDbrbXjBs7d5HZUWu7aXZWgZzfl6ZsU_Z3ieZg2hBv9t8NlqKZMX0zypfuGW6Z7WnjL5huk1X2I1F7KIm2rVIn710SF9QFAQXcRHrbKxlk/s200/l_48a71aac5f07c3df5aaa7fdc514fc177.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218919662116624226" border="0" /></a><br />yo, i've done yet another podcast featuring an array of bands including:<br /><br />modern action, wipers, dean dirg, banxthis, the germs, the vicious, to the dogs, regulations, sick mormons as well as a heap of others. some new, some old.<br /><br />can be downloaded from here:<br /><br />http://www.mediafire.com/?4eofd0zmxrp<br /><br />- NickNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-27218289811699431822008-07-01T11:26:00.000-07:002008-07-01T11:33:23.146-07:00Fucked Up - Mixtape II<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzaehN-P1pVXMguBjdrTtb22r8Ea8SnjcJXfYX5cCeMFn7tgWc-41vBDVORBZ9eMaZZrJN56B6DiMmqXe1m4rQRNZlZ5eR-g3VY8lyqbSyDCqZBrxEfR-IfajPYVUtC8AiAfIfPiR4054/s1600-h/FU+mixtape2layoutcombined.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzaehN-P1pVXMguBjdrTtb22r8Ea8SnjcJXfYX5cCeMFn7tgWc-41vBDVORBZ9eMaZZrJN56B6DiMmqXe1m4rQRNZlZ5eR-g3VY8lyqbSyDCqZBrxEfR-IfajPYVUtC8AiAfIfPiR4054/s200/FU+mixtape2layoutcombined.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218115441742979346" border="0" /></a><br />Fuck, this is pretty cool. It's got some pretty hilarious stuff on it ranging from dodgy interviews to really really shit Nirvana covers. It's got loads of decent songs on it, including the Hidden World version of Dangerous Fumes - which wasn't included on the LP, God knows why not! Especially considering they play it live still. I think. Songs from Social Circkle, Brutal Knights, Sex Vid, Dangerloves, and various other bands. This is pretty good to listen to on a Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />Pretty rad on the whole. - Nick [Deranged]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-38859349084062996322008-06-27T06:22:00.000-07:002008-06-27T06:32:37.538-07:00Born Bad - Moron Music 7"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrbFCPfnmtzALS_ebwESb2W4Td0DGXgNh3FoizASjkbrrE31k1nGYcmoltFiJCG63AZrkPYi9ohbHwGKe7Ri8LpN4toO2VXpk5pIyjCmDa6tFw3Rvm1FgLZ2SYDIBFjryfkoNjEMxkew/s1600-h/l_e22d3b51dd7cd5738f4864321fb11a8a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrbFCPfnmtzALS_ebwESb2W4Td0DGXgNh3FoizASjkbrrE31k1nGYcmoltFiJCG63AZrkPYi9ohbHwGKe7Ri8LpN4toO2VXpk5pIyjCmDa6tFw3Rvm1FgLZ2SYDIBFjryfkoNjEMxkew/s200/l_e22d3b51dd7cd5738f4864321fb11a8a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216553669705890002" border="0" /></a><br />Woah this is cool. Third 7" from California's really -killer-SSD/Negative-Approach- worship-with-hints-of- Career-Suicide-hidden-about punks Born Bad. Probably one of my favourite Fashionable Idiots releases in a long time, it kinda is fast, but then breaks and slows down at the right points into sludgy mosh-parts. Most people into hardcore will like this. They call themselves Bullshit Hardcore, and that's probably what they are. Awesome. - Nick [Fashionable Idiots]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-54632746083739769972008-06-26T13:51:00.000-07:002008-06-26T14:08:18.562-07:00Masshysteri - Paranoid 7"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxamU41ljey40lSKOSjnuxXe2-SADrTY01OZmRNt5nkryAG7ep0eCVHGH3sg76b0-PAZy6kkNSK2mZxq64sGZ19_apFJs6sJLXKlKbTLmL2J0btKmH8E7zlHb6-uvmEhdltJQPj807pPo/s1600-h/masshysteri.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxamU41ljey40lSKOSjnuxXe2-SADrTY01OZmRNt5nkryAG7ep0eCVHGH3sg76b0-PAZy6kkNSK2mZxq64sGZ19_apFJs6sJLXKlKbTLmL2J0btKmH8E7zlHb6-uvmEhdltJQPj807pPo/s200/masshysteri.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216299929925919122" border="0" /></a><br />Limited to a mere 200, this record already goes for $60+ on eBay. Hype? Well, err...yeah. At £30 for one track, 'Paranoid' is arguably one of the most expensive records per track there is knocking about and I'm certainly in no rush to sell my copy either, but...it really does little for me.<br /><br />Now don't get me wrong I do like Masshysteri, I really do, but they've followed an annoyingly poppy direction after The Vicious, and left their Wipers-worshipping/stealing behind. Which is a shame. 'Alienated' and 'Obsessive' were two really really awesome records, but there seems to be very little coming from them anymore. This single, is a bit too sugary sweet, it's not really punk, it's just something that's there. The annoying screams PAAAAAAARRRAAAANO EEEEEEEED does get a bit draining after a while. That's not to say it's not a bad record, because it's not, I just don't really dig it.<br /><br />At Trashfest, the crowd was dull, yeah it was during Turkey/Holland, but no one really cared, and the music was uninspiring at best. The only time everyone got into it was during a Vicious song, I'm not one to judge a band on crowd participation but it's obvious that Masshysteri aren't as exciting as they used to be. They appear to be slowly burning out. I just hope they release a killer LP that proves me wrong. Sorry dudes. - Nick [Hell Yes!]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-7351330050715264622008-06-26T10:47:00.000-07:002008-07-01T11:26:55.643-07:00The Shitty Limits in NMEOr were they? Click on the article to see the full-thing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m113/TheNickEvans/?action=view&current=shittylimits.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m113/TheNickEvans/shittylimits.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Discussion re: the article can be found here:<br /><br />http://www.collective-zine.co.uk/cboard/viewtopic.php?id=34937&p=1Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-50199748162863050692008-06-16T16:50:00.000-07:002008-06-16T17:00:11.425-07:00Dean Dirg - RAUS!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLaX-v8zru0V3rffB8YY1Pu2oiQDv2ko3v8V2vG1V4W_4U6BnDVh5TkqTGgxrTI6RLEkhQ3LR3Xb8_qnaysRIuenjZT7xRjExf3TCfr5KVZ1tD29YPyaraam1X7ZKW6RUOBr2B25z50o/s1600-h/DEANDIRGraus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLaX-v8zru0V3rffB8YY1Pu2oiQDv2ko3v8V2vG1V4W_4U6BnDVh5TkqTGgxrTI6RLEkhQ3LR3Xb8_qnaysRIuenjZT7xRjExf3TCfr5KVZ1tD29YPyaraam1X7ZKW6RUOBr2B25z50o/s320/DEANDIRGraus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212632406736511410" border="0" /></a>Shit! It took me way too long to get hold of this record. I don't even know why. Maybe because I was stupid enough to think that Dean Dirg couldn't top the classics they already have. But THIS RULES. For serious. Track after track, this delivers, oh it delivers on every fucking level.<br /><br />Dean Dirg are back, with avengence. Fourteen tracks in under fifteen minutes, they haven't stopped doing what 'they do'. I'm so happy I'm seeing them in a few days. No more "I Won't Pay's", no more "I Am Boreeeed's", no more "ROCK OUT'S", get ready for this. Everyone take note, get this record, put it on, turn it up to thirty and lose your mind. WOW. - Nick [Wasted Sounds]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-87330782524489349112008-06-16T14:35:00.000-07:002008-06-16T14:37:29.111-07:00Play It Faster Podcast Number FOUR!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41UpRicbHaOI1gXKGIvk_7DKlAypvlFs4kLbKr4FcoiXhG0lUX4UAFWSYg2XxsvCuhiIN8SfY1sRN_PalsvSKb-04uYvaoxkkY0sQVF9oC1jSIv6jBgfosvlW_VOEo3Og2k1Yy7iucQA/s1600-h/668320_356x237.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41UpRicbHaOI1gXKGIvk_7DKlAypvlFs4kLbKr4FcoiXhG0lUX4UAFWSYg2XxsvCuhiIN8SfY1sRN_PalsvSKb-04uYvaoxkkY0sQVF9oC1jSIv6jBgfosvlW_VOEo3Og2k1Yy7iucQA/s320/668320_356x237.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212596658674072354" border="0" /></a><br />Can be downloaded HERE:<br /><br />Includes, new and old shit from: cro-mags, the briefs, angry samoans, cloak dagger, deep sleep, skrewdriver, social circkle, circle jerks, modern life is war and various other bands. i'm not giving away the playlist anymore cus that's boring. listen, you might be in for a surprise! it's just over 30 mins long!<br /><br />any problems, errors, mail me at nick (at) playitfasterrecords.co.uk or pm me on here; thanks!<br /><br />can be downloaded by following this link:<br /><br />http://www.mediafire.com/?lmgd9nm5xvlNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-51381866902070553552008-06-11T06:41:00.000-07:002008-06-11T07:18:37.351-07:00Oh Kerrang, Oh Kerrang.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OGB_LgO5fxYUo535BEaRbJMN2DDpViRscxb5xCQisS7NszeeBoOFlhU6lTuu_m3F2KKQar-2yDwo3RTSiDjz7VjiTZ3SKa0mhyphenhyphenHMapv-LZJ5AYC0bXjCV7sb_fmIvR5x3m3cbJd8MGg/s1600-h/kerrang0306_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OGB_LgO5fxYUo535BEaRbJMN2DDpViRscxb5xCQisS7NszeeBoOFlhU6lTuu_m3F2KKQar-2yDwo3RTSiDjz7VjiTZ3SKa0mhyphenhyphenHMapv-LZJ5AYC0bXjCV7sb_fmIvR5x3m3cbJd8MGg/s320/kerrang0306_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210628112641128242" border="0" /></a><br />I remember the days I always used to buy Kerrang. Long journeys with my Mum would result in me begging her to buy a copy for me at the Esso on the A12/M25 London interchange. I remember when I'd come out of hospital, I wrote her a list of what to get me whilst I was lying comatosed in my bed, Kerrang was top of that list, followed closely by Beano and Spurs magazine. As she popped over the road to the local post office, I put on the CD that I'd got from the week before. Dexter Holland's mix-CD. Holy shit I thought. This was fucking ACE. I still have it today, and there are still some real gems on that sampler. Black Flag, The Misfits, Minor Threat, the list goes on...<br /><br />Now, this is by no means a rip on Kerrang. Well, actually, it is. That was a lie. But I mean, a magazine's got to do all it can to sell units, and that's fair enough. But the thing that that hacks me off is that Kerrang used to have credibility. Now it just relies on fifteen year olds on Myspace for opinions. It now compares any band with a vaguely hardcore riff to Gallows; including the band Maths. Excuse me Kerrang, but even my dementia-ridden Greek grandmother could pull out a better comparison. Do your research. That's what you're paid for. I even laughed when the called Your Demise a 'Champion wannabe' band. HAVE YOU ACTUALLY HEARD CHAMPION YOU STUPID FUCKING IDIOTS. Or did you quickly gloss over their influence list on MYSPACE and insert whichever one would sound funnier? What are you going to do next? Compare Bring Me The Horizon to Metallica?<br /><br />This is the final straw YOU FUCKING MORONS. Next time I see a kid in skinny jeans, a black and red striped jumper buying a copy of Kerrang with Against Me on the front cover with the subititle "SAVIOURS OF PUNK ROCK" "BETTER THAN THE CLASH WERE" "BEST BAND IN THE WORLD" "BETTER THAN REFUSED" "EVEN JESUS LIKES THIS BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" or whatever TOTAL FUCKING GARBAGE you come out with, I'm going to fucking grab their head, smash it on the fucking counter, carve "TASTELESS FUCK" into his forehead with a HB pencil, and fucking post him to you in pieces. You're the worst thing about music in this country, and I can get better journalism from the DAILY FUCKING MAIL'S 'LETTERS' SECTION. PRICKS.Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-79183916372198920732008-06-06T11:27:00.000-07:002008-06-06T11:40:18.716-07:00Public Apology to the Red Dons<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk1wrEfB77d0-yjkZsaEJM6yzkVftOruyvUBT5BhwOrF9_IXHGjZ956fa6WlNptuP7qCKE6EwxyR6fFZg-moPLKsYcWtVbukM-7cqrF9qKwS0NiZDWTPINYbWTA5ouoAhwnSc0yYE7MI/s1600-h/escapingamman.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk1wrEfB77d0-yjkZsaEJM6yzkVftOruyvUBT5BhwOrF9_IXHGjZ956fa6WlNptuP7qCKE6EwxyR6fFZg-moPLKsYcWtVbukM-7cqrF9qKwS0NiZDWTPINYbWTA5ouoAhwnSc0yYE7MI/s200/escapingamman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208840141296158050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I recently stated that the Red Dons 7" 'Escaping Amman' on Deranged was "boring". I admit I was mis-guided, and the record is actually awesome. I'm issuing a full and frank apology to my friends for thinking that I would be unable to appreciate the music. When, infact, I can.<br /><br />My new review is as follows:<br /><br />Escaping Amman is a great record. A grower infact. At first I cast it aside, underneath a stash of Damned and Ramones records, disregarded and un-loved. I dragged it from its shell after listening to the LP (which, similarly, I never listened to after listening to this 7"), and it was really good, although had a few parts that I still don't quite *get*. I cracked on the little bit of plastic, cranked it up loud, and really can't see why I didn't like it the first time. Was I drunk? Was I still reeling from the fact that the Poison Control 7", that I got at the same time, was so unspeakably awesome. We will never know.<br /><br />I have, of course, learnt from this lesson and will, in future, listen to a record fully before I jump to any rash and negligent conclusions. Sorry Red Dons. Sorry world.Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-78920282698595448432008-06-03T14:55:00.000-07:002008-06-03T15:00:35.022-07:00Acid Reflux - Secret Power E.P.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWyz9i56ImS6C6zCZb9vMTO5ErPQoL7snFR9dVWE9KIIpK1EWmWq9ZcJ_b-T91gkKBfB1L1wLh6qj-n-4rp_KOesfIdmBHXtWVwIlXdqk8F8VHBC6ahyBtQsu4JLEGmuoyRTXnMadhWcc/s1600-h/acid_reflux-secret_power.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWyz9i56ImS6C6zCZb9vMTO5ErPQoL7snFR9dVWE9KIIpK1EWmWq9ZcJ_b-T91gkKBfB1L1wLh6qj-n-4rp_KOesfIdmBHXtWVwIlXdqk8F8VHBC6ahyBtQsu4JLEGmuoyRTXnMadhWcc/s320/acid_reflux-secret_power.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207778321984960482" border="0" /></a><br />This is the second 7" from Albany's Acid Reflux (haven't heard the first, so you're not getting any references). It's been a bit hyped up, and to be honest I didn't find it that great. It sucks because I usually love anything No Way puts out, but this jus' ain't that special.<br /><br />It's as standard as hardcore punk goes, but it doesn't really go any further. The instrumental bit at the end is interesting; yet boring. A couple of the songs are cool though, with basslines obviously pilfered from Limp Wrist (I know, they share a drummer; blah) being the better parts of the record. Buy it, listen to it, turn it off and put the new Nightstick Justice or Social Circkle 7"'s on instead. - Nick [No Way]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-64897345822539766292008-06-03T10:57:00.000-07:002008-06-03T15:51:34.438-07:00Hammer - Blue 12"<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.derangedrecords.com/catalog/images/hammer%20blue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.derangedrecords.com/catalog/images/hammer%20blue.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" class="Apple-style-span" >Lord know what inspired me to buy this. I think it was because Id seen it sitting in the Deranged store for ages and it intriged me, so </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" class="Apple-style-span" >I bought it.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">This is, like Deranged say, like Gauze, or G.I.S.M. (only minus the excellent solo's). Its boss to the max. These guys really know how to shred and I think this is their 3 or 4th release, all the rest are out of print. But this is brilliant. Lyrically I havent got a clue what's going on because I just don't speak Japanese, and the lyrics sheet is also in Japanese. Now, mad props for this, I think more foreign bands should sing in their mother tongue, why the fuck should they cater to a Western Audience, we should learn their language!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">But anyway, this 7 tracks on a 12" (which probably could have just been on a 7") but they're pretty damn boss, these four guys certainly know how to play, and to be honest Im yet to find a Japanese band that just doesn't blow me away with their technical ability, even if they're playing something as simple as D-Beat or Crust, they can just play, thats it, they have "THE GIFT".</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Id definitely recommend getting anything you can lay your sweaty little hands on by them, because they're pretty fucking sweet and definitely 100% better then the Arctic Monkey's, Nick.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">J.W [Deranged]</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">hoping Nick gets raped by a broken vinegar bottle and fisted with salt. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.derangedrecords.com/catalog/images/hammer%20blue.jpg"><br /></a><br /></span>J.Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113051217432807678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780417584216971317.post-37987490593994252192008-06-03T09:03:00.000-07:002008-06-03T09:22:42.398-07:00Smart Cops - S/T 7"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5mUZeD8NKrUiNnjWtSB6YAvn-9fcNsz5XeMmPr9YcXqRVLfHfGmmoui2bJQxGhnm91r6qD6k_m-ig5BSzGhNFto2UirTwsCaaNOlQJ4IiqXg3WVpCd4w4e36Z5ZjNusgKPMAzAgzsLU/s1600-h/smartcops.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5mUZeD8NKrUiNnjWtSB6YAvn-9fcNsz5XeMmPr9YcXqRVLfHfGmmoui2bJQxGhnm91r6qD6k_m-ig5BSzGhNFto2UirTwsCaaNOlQJ4IiqXg3WVpCd4w4e36Z5ZjNusgKPMAzAgzsLU/s320/smartcops.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207690954359908546" border="0" /></a><br />Six tracks of high-octane Italian trashy hardcore punk comprises Smart Cops' first 7" on Sorry State Records. Similarly with a few other related bands, with the exception of a few, Smart Cops don't sing in English, which is also nice, and it also means I can bond further with my Italian friends by asking them to translate for me. Kicking in in just under eight minutes and, with the creds of having ex-La Piovra/Ohuzaru/Endless Inertia members, this band are good.<br /><br />Anything else I can say? Not really, although if you're a fan of aforementioned bands (although Smart Cops only really sound like La Piovra) you'll probably know/know of this band already. They're also better than Azriel, Jake. Fans of the Fashionable Idiots discography will lap this up in a split-second. On your marks...Go. - Nick [Sorry State]Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633763414388962063noreply@blogger.com0