Lasting Impression
301.9
Self Released (2012)
Hardcore really isn’t my thing. Still, every once and a while I like to break out of my comfort zone with something different. Lasting Impression, hailing from LaCrosse, WI, refer to themselves as “high energy hardcore.” There are a number of scenes or bands that could be name-dropped, but sticking with the basics as they do seems a solid approach. So what do I hear in 301.9? To be as succinct as possible: there’s a pretty strong late 90s-early 00s influence with some metallic undertones.The record gets underway with an intro track that sets the tone for the rest of the record: angry shouts, violent imagery, and lyrical snippets about frustration, weaknesses, and strengths. While the tone is angry, there’s something of a positive undercurrent. The point-of-view tends to refer to the second-person throughout, and Ben Deml leads the vocal shouts that are often reinforced by guitarist Brian Fleming and a few guest crew voices. Generally speaking, these are all expected components of the genre.The energy on the record is angry and flows well, though the recording is a bit equalized—I’d like to hear more drumming in the mix to bring the energy to the forefront and give a broader … Read more
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Bless Them That Curse You
Sige\Land Of Decay\Profound Lore\Daymare (2012)
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Bodiless
Independent (2011)
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MDVY (2011)
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