Austin, Texas natives We'll Go Machete offer six songs on their debut EP, released through indie label Cedar Fever Records, also based in Austin. It comes in a cardboard sleeve, which for a CD release isn't much
plus, there are no lyrics.
Over these six songs, We'll Go Machete, blast through twenty minutes of alternative influenced hardcore punk. If you pine for the sounds of the early SST catalog - Meat Puppets, Husker Du, and even Sonic Youth - then you might want to invest some time in this EP. In addition there is a good amount of post-hardcore sounds of the D.C. world interspersed throughout these songs as well. It's quite an enjoyable mix. If I had to suggest one song to listen to, I'd say "Archibald" is your go-to cut.
Overall, this is a solid EP. This style of hardcore punk is starting to see a comeback and We'll Go Machete could be a major player with their next release. Also, I actually think this EP would have worked really well as a vinyl release, but that's just me.
