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0 HIPPIES of TODAY – s/t 12” EP – review

July 20, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

HIPPIES OF TODAY are HOT. I mean from here on out I will refer to them by their initials which
conveniently spell the word “hot”. There is some historical significance of sorts to this record, the band
broke up in 2002! In the fall of 2011 this French trio got back together at the request of the label/
distro Destructure. HOT were Destructure’s first release some 10 years earlier and as an anniversary
celebration they wanted to release another HOT record. Apparently the band didn’t resist much at the
request to reform and entered the studio to pound out 10 songs that were written but never recorded
during the band’s first life. I listened to some of the earlier stuff online and have to say there is not
much difference in their sound, again the songs were mostly composed before they broke up. The band
blends hardcore with grind with a few traces of melody and metal. If anything the new album more
firmly embraces the grind side of the band. For comparison they remind me of ENABLER quite a bit. I’m
sure there are some old fans still kicking around out there that will surely be ready to add this to their
collection and they will most likely gain some new fans with their brand of punk fueled grind. Welcome
back HIPPIES OF TODAY, you fit in nicely in today’s musical spectrum! (JoshMosh)

http://destructure.org/site/

0 DRESDEN – Extinguish the Cross EP

July 20, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

Yes! The epic crust answer to WARTORN (who share three members with DRESDEN, remember) are back with a super destructive new EP! Each new song they write is better than the last, and these two ragers are proof of that. The guitar work is insane (from the melodic intros to the shredding solos that would make Kirk Hammet writhe with jealousy), and the vocals are even more pissed off than on the last LP (Bitty sounds like he’s been gargling with bleach, while Bones sounds like he’s been trying out for some old death metal band – it fucking works). As usual, the lyrics on this record differ from what would be the “stereotypical” crust subjects. On the title track, the topic of white supremacy and it’s links to Christianity are discussed. The B-side, “Shallow Grave” discusses the “holier-than-thou” aspects of the radically political, and how some attitudes can isolate or turn off potential allies.
So far, this is my favorite DRESDEN material. My only complaint is that I really can’t hear the bass in the mix (although that could just be my crappy stereo speakers), which is too bad – I think more bass can help fill out the sound and make things even heavier. Oh yeah, there’s also the fact that this is only a 2-song 7”. Shit, dudes – you totally could have fit at least one more track on here! Don’t leave me high and dry! (Inbred) GRAB YOUR COPY HERE!
Profane Existence: PO Box 18051 / Minneapolis, MN 55418 / http://www.profaneexistence.org

0 Classics of Love – Self-titled LP review

July 13, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

This record is a debut full-length and an immediate classic. It begins with the punchy anthem, “What a Shame”, and moves onto the blustery ska piece “Castle in the Sky.” The musical tracks are characterized by unexpected turns of phrases; strong, walking bass lines that are complemented by guitar work ranging from melodic (“Light Rail”) to full-out hardcore (“Stronghold”) and tight drumming throughout. Floating over the controlled musical chaos underneath, the vocals are tough and catchy. “Gun Show” is an inventive call and response between two vocalists. The first side ends with “Moving Pictures”, which is not one of the strongest songs on the record, but provides a refreshingly slower pace to the rest of the songs. The second side continues the theme of interweaving catchy songs like “Light Rail” and “It Will Not Be Moved”, with outright hardcore ones like “Dissolve”. Unsurprisingly, the recording is characterized by insightful lyrics that address themes of social injustice and personal alienation. You will, undoubtedly, be tempted to compare this record to Jesse Michaels’ earlier band which shall remain unnamed, but it stands proudly on its own. This is a must-own if you don’t have it already. (Frank-n-Kamala)
Asian Man Records / PO Box 35585 / Monte Sereno, CA / 95030

1 MARK LEONARD – Work Free Play Zone CD/zine review

July 13, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

What I absolutely love most about this release (besides being an amazing example of DIY ethic) is that instead of just including lyrics in the sleeve, they are made into a full booklet size black and white cut and paste style ‘zine. This is the second release he’s done this way and it’s a winning format. It starts with two pages of intro banter and info, then leads into 11 pages of lyrics for the 14 songs with all sorts of pictures and drawings filling out the pages. Then there’s a piece on making reusable pads as an alternative to the bleached cotton pads/tampons offered by shitty companies, political rants and wraps up with a piece on finding true happiness. Better than a standard lyric sheet any day. The music is really catchy acoustic folk punk that is a little Billy Bragg and part Jon the Baker with a Cometbus feel overall. There are love songs, drinking songs, songs about shitty abusive cops and even the American scheme. Hope in hopeless times appears to be the underlying theme throughout here. It’s more realistic that idealistic, which is kinda nice. Maybe I’m just an old crank, but overly optimistic bands can drive me crazy and often make me think that those folks live in some weird bubble. This seems to have a really good balance between “chin up” and “we’re totally fucked”. I’m slowly becoming more of a fan of folk punk. (Jake)
Wilted Rose Distro c/o Mark Leonard / 38 Rt. 2 / Preston, CT 06365

0 ACXDC – They Had It Coming 7” review

July 13, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

ACXDC is name I have been familiar with for some time but have never really listened to them until now. They are stalwarts of the DIY scene in LA have been since 2003. Fierce! This band is fierce! They attack like a swarm of possessed wasps ready to sting and sting and sting again. Wasps can be violent. I once dug up a wasp nest they was a foot and half deep into the ground and about six inches wide. The sting happy insects unleashed their violence on me and stung me seventeen times (even though I had taken precautions) before I was able to fully eradicate their wretched next. And again like a swarm of angry wasps the violence rips my speakers as the insane vocals trade off between a screech and growl. This record is pure angry violence as the mix is somewhat lacking but the vehement energy makes up for any short comings of the mix. The lyrics are dumb and explore an array of silly topics like and Ode to John Ritter, rantings about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and even a song about Chewbacca. From what I can tell these dudes are straight-edge and satanic. They proclaim themselves as “Anti-Christ Demon Core”…There you have it. So now that I have been exposed to ACXDC and their furious barrage of viciousness I can imagine that they just flat out destroy it in the live setting. Power-violence or extreme grind-core, call it whatever you want…This is some sick shit! (Josh Mosh)

To Live A Lie Records c/o Will Butler / 2825 Van Dyke Avenue / Raleigh, NC 27607

http://www.tolivealie.com/

www.facebook.com/acxdc

0 Biggy Stardust and His Wretched Hive – Bad Excuse For Bad Manners 12” review

July 13, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

Being a GG Allin fan and scum punk rock n’ roll in general I felt this was right up my alley. The cover has a low quality picture of the band with a guy that from a distance sort of resembles GG Allin. The music is exactly what one thinks of with this genre. Its simplistic and overdiven with fuzz giving it a lo-fi sound to it. Honestly anything else wouldn’t do. The songs are fairly short and enjoyable. Thankfully there doesn’t seem to have the undertones of misogyny that a lot of these bands tend to exhibit. Nor does it have the violent lyrics that have popped up due to GG Allin’s success. Don’t get me wrong as I do enjoy GG but every band that has a similar sound doesn’t also have to try to ride his coattails lyrically as well. Lyrically it actually is closer to pop punk which is a nice change of pace. I appreciate what they are doing. They are playing music they love without trying to hard to gain an audience. Anybody looking for some rock n’ roll punk would feel right at home with these guys and would definitely enjoy a spin or two of this record. (Travis Assault)
Mystery School Records/msr@mysteryschoolrecords.com/ www.mysteryschoolrecords.com

Scat Boy Records/http://www.scatboyrecords.netfirms.com/ /

www.biggystardust.com

0 Rations – How Much Land Does a Man Need? 7” review

July 13, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

Being fairly picky with my fringe genres of punk and hardcore I was a bit skeptical of this band. From the first song I got a very post-hardcore/ post-punk/ noise-rock vibe from them. IT felt like they may have had some influence from bands like DRIVE LIKE JEHU or SONIC YOUTH and the like. Unlike a lot of the other bands influenced by them, they did not get heavier but actually a bit more noisy. The songs are fairly short with a noise edge to them. I did thoroughly enjoy this record in spite of my normal distaste for the genre. Something about the songs made them listenable and enjoyable to kick back and enjoy a glass of beer with friends. His vocals fit the band and what actually reminded me of DRIVE LIKE JEHU so much. His cracking voice overlaying the noisy background just melded so well that I found myself hard pressed to dislike the band. It isn’t something I would put on everyday personally but fans of this style may keep this on their turntable for a few spins before putting it into normal rotation. Was it a perfect record? It had its moments where I was less than enthused to be listening to it. In the end though it is was just small things that didn’t impede my listening pleasure for the duration of this record. Another thing about this record worth mentioning is the booklet that comes with it. Its a six page booklet including lyrics and some explanations. It is a nice addition to an overall good record and giving value to their music as well. (Travis Assault)
86’d Records/ PO Box 501/ East Setauket, NY/ 11733/

http://www.86drec.com/

http://www.facebook.com/rations

0 Parasight – Moral Recession 7” review

July 13, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

From the bizarre cover to the fonts used on the record, it was was pretty apparent that I was in for some new school styled hardcore. Despite this being the case, it is unfair to label them as such. They do have some punk and metal parts mixed in for good measure and the music is heavy but there is something a little different with these guys. The music is heavy and fast just the way it should be and the breakdowns are actually expertly intertwined with the song so it doesn’t get in the way or take away from the rest of the song. My problem with this style is that a lot of times it becomes extremely boring after two or three songs due to the songs sounding too similar and the songs feel like parts that just lead to breakdown after breakdown. This didn’t happen with this record. The songs are different enough and enjoyable enough to not fall victim to this. It does only have five tracks so a full length could potentially succumb to these problems but with the quality of what is here I doubt it. One of the greatest things about this record is the use of melodies through out the songs. They use melodic licks over the heavy riffs to get an excellent sound. These songs are not just heavy for the sake of being heavy but works of art..hardcore art! As with most bands the vocals make or break them. The vocalist belts it out with a distinct craft that its hard not to enjoy these guys. This is for fans of heavy music in general but fans of TRADGEDY will absolutely love these guys. Do yourself a favor and listen to such an awesome band. (Travis Assault)

What Happened to the Reason For Screaming Records/ Portlandsvej 34A / DK-2300 Copenhagen S / Denmark//

http://www.screamingrecords.dk/

www.facebook.com/parasight /

0 APPALACHIAN TERROR UNIT- Black Sands 7” review

July 13, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

This band has greatly improved since the Armageddon Won’t Be Brought By Gods… 7” and the Greenwashing LP (I haven’t listened to the split with OI POLLOI). This took the heavy from heavy metal and the punk from punk rock and made quite a concoction- the guitars are doomy thrash punk, drums and bass beat-keeping instruments, and the vocals are mostly snarling shrilly shouts from Sarah, with some contributions from guitarist Chris. Though less anthemic in nature than some of A.T.U.’s previous songs, these tunes still kill- this is some real ripping crust (in fact, it might be accurate to think of the band as a punkier HELLBASTARD, as though that band decided to be more influenced by punk than by metal). The lyrics are very pointed left-wing punxiness- well-penned, but not deviant from the usual Profane Existence type stuff. Still, the riffs and beats in “The End of Complacency” are enough to keep me headbanging and jumping off tables (and other elevated surfaces); intellectually, it’s enough to keep me intrigued and interested in the band for a while. Very recommended. -Aunty Social

Profane Existence Records/ PO Box 18051 / Minneapolis, MN 55418

http://www.profaneexistence.com/#ecwid:category=327054&mode=product&product=11979515

0 FOKKUM “Paradise” CD

June 21, 2012
by stinkbot
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

I really like this CD. It threw me for a loop the first time I listened. It’s like 90’s crust on the bass, with SoCal singing and skaterock guitar. I think it’s awesome!!! The bass is really heavy and they even cover Slave To Convention by DOOM. This 3 piece from Holland even samples David Icke and Alex Jones. Lyrically it’s about religion, government, animal cruelty and the like. They have been around since 96’ with different line-ups. I bet they are a blast to see live. You should definitely get this. (Matt)
www.fokkum.nl

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The legendary crust classic is now available once again!

We are happy to announce our next new release

WILT – “Self Titled”

Here is a track from the upcoming LP

“Sermon for the Bootlickers”