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Triac
...Always Meant To Hurt You

A389 (2011) Jon E.

Triac – ...Always Meant To Hurt You cover artwork
Triac – ...Always Meant To Hurt You — A389, 2011

Triac has had a rather long history much of which seems unnoticed by those who aren't on top of their game. Over the course of a handful of releases and a massive appearance on Volume 2 of the "This Comp Kills Fascists" series the band have made themselves known to the metal underground worldwide. Where does this leave the band? well in the last year they released a short run of cassettes of this particular ep and now A389 Records has decided to release it on vinyl and digital.
This is good news for grind lovers. The band stick to what they do best playing good grind with hints of hardcore. That is not to say that you're gonna hear beatdown parts or anything of the like in stead you get treated to slower parts that help create cohesion in each song and make the fast parts not only stick out but feel more powerful as a result. By the time closing track "Fake Train" starts to play you've heard what the band is capable of. The Nearly 6 minute closer is not only an anomaly but an enjoyable respite from the brutality that preceded.
Any fan of grind and its similar styles would do well in picking up this release. The strength of it resides in both the execution and the members knowledge of the style. All of these things help to coalesce into a strong ep from a band that should be noticed.

7.4 / 10Jon E. • October 17, 2011

Triac – ...Always Meant To Hurt You cover artwork
Triac – ...Always Meant To Hurt You — A389, 2011

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