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(record review)BELMONT-s/t(Mutant League Records)

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Belmont is a relatively new band from Chicago and this is their new record out on Mutant League Records. I listened to the record and reviewed it for this zine.

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The record contains 10 songs of nice pop punk done in a modern and fresh way. There are some faster stuff like Convalescence which is one of my favorite songs on the record.  What surprised me and impressed me the most with these guys is their playing abilities. This is a very technical and progressive band, very different than most of their peers. Intelligent song structures, but at the same time they retain the old styled pop punk melodies beneath it all. I love the above said song, but also Recluse and Empty are my highlights of this record. You will have to get the album and make your own favorite tracks on this album. With bands like these, pop punk has a bright future.

8,5/10

https://www.facebook.com/belmontband/

https://www.facebook.com/mutantleaguerecords/

https://www.mutantleaguerecords.com/

 

 

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(record review)Riteoff-“Fake it”

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Riteoff is a band from England that I must admit I have never heard of prior to this record, so I listened and reviewed it for this webzine. Read on!

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The record contains five songs that are sailing more in the grungy and noise waters than pure punkrock. That means grungy vocal melodies, noisy parts in the songs, rolling drums and bass and a lot of greasy riffs. Don´t let the cover fool you, this is not some angry political hardcore punk shouting about smash the state and similar, this is emotional heartfelt music done from the heart. I am not a fan of such music, so I am not able to judge whether it is good or bad actually, but I can say that this is high quality song making done from the fans and for the fans! My personal favorite on this record is “Inflicted”.

7/10

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(record review)BIRDS IN ROW-“We already lost the world”(Deathwish Inc)

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The European hardcore punk scene gave birth to many excellent bands and labels, so many individuals, promoters, zine makers and I just love that I live in the times when the scene is like the living being, constantly evolving, constantly changing and growing. Today I listened and reviewed the new Birds in row record for this webzine.

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Birds in row are coming from Laval, France, and this new record contains nine new songs of exceptional hardcore punk emotions. These guys deliver their unique special brand of hardcore punk with many screamo, post hardcore, noise and dark pop influences. The vocals are screamed but heartfelt and somehow I managed to relate to the songs and fall into the atmosphere of this album. This is the very varied album considering the style, and it doesn˙t get boring, not one second! For me the highlights of the album are “We vs Us” with almost darkened pop beggining and “I don´t dance” for which you can watch the video below. This music is like darkened art. It sometimes falls hard upon the listener but it also drives you to listen to it again and discover new soundscapes you never heard before. A bit different hardcore but great, diversity is the beauty of our beloved scene.

8/10

https://www.facebook.com/birdsinrow/

https://www.facebook.com/deathwishinc/

https://birdsinrow.bandcamp.com/