Hardcore is a genre that is known to be stifled in it's own mediocrity. Creativity is frowned upon, in fact, in the hardcore scene it seems as if everything is backwards. Mediocre, stagnant bands are often regarded as the best in the genre, and creative bands that take risks are usually scorned. With that in mind, it's great to see a new band take some risks and attempt something different right from the beginning.
None of the members of this group are new to this, but none of them have ever done it so well. Every song on here is explosive in both it's energy and it's political statement. These songs manage to be hard and rough, yet dancable and definitely singable. In fact, every song on this record is a "youth crew anthem" and will definitely have you singing along and pumping your fist to the shouting chorus.
Another welcome addition is the electronics interspersed throughout the songs. At times, you could liken this band as the hardcore equivalent to Le Tigre, because the soundbites and programmed beats make the songs.
This is definitely one of the best hardcore albums I've heard this year, and it's really up there with the non-hardcore releases as well. My only complaint is at 6 songs, which all clock in around an average of three minutes, this LP definitely left me wanting more. I can hardly wait to see what's next from these guys. If it's as good as this record, count me in.
