Unsolicited review materials are either one of two things: great surprises or extreme disappointments. Vancouver, British Columbia natives All Through a Life is of the first grouping.
Prior to its arrival in the mail, I had never heard of All Though a Life. Over the course of this three-song 7" the Canadian four-piece experiments with a crossing of Dischord-esque punk and traditional screamo. The songs are driven by angular guitars with an off-kilter approach and dynamic drumming. The vocals are slightly coarse when yelled, but still decipherable. While some may consider them a throwback, others will see the band as inspired by "the good ol' days."
Kids that grew up on the first wave of emotional hardcore and the early years of screamo will be stoked on All Through the Life. This 7" is definitely worth seeking out if you're into anything of that variety.
