Out of Brest, France comes this new band by the members of Night Stalkers, Thrashington D.C. and Cross Division. The music is heavy atmospheric punk/Oi! not unsimilar to Blitz and Criminal Damage. This alone guarantees fine sonic waves.
01 - Une vie pour rien 02 - Brest la grise 03 - Recouvrance 04 - Un coup de gégène 05 - Que dalle (Negative Approach)
"Everyday feels like a knife in my throat" With this optimistic lines starts this this 7 inch by Denver-based Negative Degree. Short and angry songs about alienation, everyday frustration and overall moral corruption make perfect soundtrack for these unsteady times. 1. Get fucked 1 & 2 2. One of a Million 3. Negative Degree 4. Moral Coward 5. Breaking Point 6. Punch Out
Artist: Violent Reaction Title: City Streets Country: UK Year: 2013 Genre: Hardcore punk/Oi! Rating: 7.3/10
This shit is more violent than Hannibal Lecter beating the hammer upon the Ed Gein's grave while being filmed by Quentin Tarantino. If you ever wondered what would hardcore sXe Oi sounds like this is the answer. Coming straight out of Liverpool, these stomping sound waves are ready to destroy whatever plagues your tormented soul in these hard times.
1. Riot 2. Own Worst Enemy 3. City Streets 4. Use & Abuse 5. Left For Dead 6. VxR Stomp 7. Violent Reaction 8. Judgement Day 9. Stomped Out 10. Burn 11. No Control 12. Vultures
Artist: Toxic Reasons Title: Independence Country: USA Year: 1982 Genre: Hardcore punk/Punk rock Rating: 9.4/10 A blast from the past! This great band is made up of international line-up, a guy from US, one from Britain and another from Canada. I'd say that this album merges almost every genre of punk music: there are Clash-like puky reggae, fast hardcore punk, some Oi influences and regular 77 style punk rock, so, in other words, there's something for everyone. 1. Mercenary 2. Drunk and Disordely 3. War Hero 4. Riot Squad 5. Noise Boys 6. Ghost Town 7. Killer 8. Somebody Help Me 9. How Do You Feel 10. White Noise 11. The Shape of Things to Come (from the movie Wild in the streets) 12. Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys
Artist: Cülo Title: Toxic Vision Country: USA Year: 2011 Genre: Hardcore punk Rating: 8.34/10 Another record by this hideous creatures. This EP is from 2011 and it captures the spirit of Cülo very well. What I particulary like about this EP is the first song, "Brain Cavity" which is probably the best intro to anything ever. It starts with mid-tempo guitar riff then it slows down until it breaks after a brief minimalistic solo into an orgy of noise and anger. Simply genious. 1. Brain Cavity 2. Wasted On Wine 3. Neighborhood Watch 4. Death Culture 5. Toxic Vision
Artist: P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S. Title: Make It Through The Night Country: USA Year: 2011 Genre: Hardcore punk Rating: 8.967/10 Fuckin' Portland. Home of bears, hipsters and, apparently, some extraodinary good punk music. This band is no exception. This collection of their EP's and only LP sounds like driving (or walking) through filthy city streets during some lonely rainy night. Criminally good, P.r.o.b.l.e.m.s. sounds something like a mixture of early 80s hardcore punk and nwobhm bands. Last song on the LP, "Graveyard Kiss" is pretty atmospheric gothic rock song not unsimilar to T.S.O.L.'s "Beneath the shadows", only faster. If you got the chance, buy this album because the band really deserves support.
1 D.U.M.B. 2 No Hope Is Lost 3 Assault 4 You'll Never Change 5 Bad News 6 Make It Through The Night 7 Fascist Dictator 8 Graveyard Kiss
Bonus Tracks 9 Gotta Get Away From You 10 P.R.O.B.L.E.M. 11 Sweet Little Thing 12 I Got Nothing 13 Buzz Off 14 It Don't Have To Be Like This 15 Cold Cold Rain 16 The Things I Know 17 You Ain't The One
Cülo (Spanish word for ass) is a gang of degeneric mutants from the sewers of Chicago. They like to play really fast and slimey hardcore that sounds like someone is thrownig up on the concert of Motörhead while the background music in his ears is being reduced to psychedelic noise. Below is the link to their bandcamp page so if you got extra cash, buy this abomination.
Artist: Cülo Title: My Life Sucks And I Could Care Less Country: USA Year: 2012 Genre: Hardcore punk Rating: 7.7/10
