The Geeks
Every Time We Fall
Think Fast! (2007)
The Geeks: Korean straight edge hardcore with a youth crew twist. I know what you're thinking; the first time I heard it I didn't believe it either. After hearing mention of The Geeks, my first inclination was to write them off as a novelty band. But then I heard The Geeks' debut 7" What's Inside and I knew they were for real. Two years later now, the band returns with their debut full-length Every Time We Fall, twelve tracks of positive hardcore done right. Every Time We Fall starts things off with "Open Your Eyes" and immediately it as though you have been transported back in time to when bands like Youth of Today, Insted, and Side By Side ruled the scene. The Geeks deliver fast-paced and aggressive hardcore, but with a melodic tone and those oh-so-stereotypical youth crew vocals. The Geeks blaze threw song after song of hardcore punk - no beefed up metal riffs here - that usually clock it below the minute and a half mark. Each song is comprised of the well-skilled guitar duo of Jun-sung Kang and Jun-chul Lee. Over the course of the twelve songs they demonstrate their dexterity and ferocity. Im-young Choi's matches … Read more
Funeral Diner
The Doors Open
Independent (2007)
So far this year the genre that is 'screamo' hasn't been delivering much of anything. Luckily we have Funeral Diner, … Read more
Do Make Say Think
You, You're a History in Rust
Constellation (2007)
Instrumental music, I've found, requires patience to fully appreciate it. Sitting through detached, quiet parts of songs is by no … Read more
Do Make Say Think
You, You're a History in Rust
Constellation (2007)
In recent years, post-rock has become the urban sprawl of independent music. Invasive, bloated, and undeniably comfortable, it has steadily, … Read more
Marnie Stern
In Advance of the Broken Arm
Kill Rock Stars (2007)
It took me a little while to hear the music in this music. At first and even tenth listen, Marnie … Read more
Holy Roman Empire
The Longue Durée
Hewhocorrupts Inc. (2007)
The first time I heard The Longue Durée was driving back from the Holy Roman Empire's record release party. I … Read more
