Tag Archives: melodic punk

(review) Anti-Flag-20/20 Vision

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Anti-Flag are back with new batch of politically charged anthems fighting with everyone and everything again in their lyrics. I saw them play live and I can safely say these guys deliver one of the most energetic, most intense cathartic live shows I have ever seen on a punk gig. But, somehow through all these last years their albums started to sound all the same to me, too similar, good package, but only one or two really outstanding songs, the rest being average rehash of their earlier hits. These new songs are continuation of where the band went with last couple of records, melodic sing along songs with dual vocals, courtesy of Justin and Chris, raging against injustice and political oppression, racism and all the themes that are unfortunately so actual today. But, there is that feeling again in me, that the album is great, superb punkrock, but doesn`t stay in mind for too long. This is great punkrock, but apart from songs like title track, Christian Nationalist or Unbreakable, there is nothing else to remember this record by. That doesn` t mean that it is bad, quite the contrary, Anti-Flag delivered again a great record in their ongoing fight.

 

(review) For I Am-Late Bloomers(Bearded Punk Records)

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This is a little bit older release, but no matter, never too late for great music! I am listening to For I Am new album and I am amazed, with jaw dropped in admiration. This Belgian band played Beach stage at Punk Rock Holiday, but I missed their set unfortunately, I am so sorry for that after listening to this album. This music is melodic, highly contagious skatepunk/pop punk with fantastic vocals, courtesy of Hanne, she has one of the sweetest voices in the punkrock scene right now. This 15 songs are a lesson i how punkrock is done. From faster songs like Between Us or 1978 and fantastic P.I.G.O.T.R.Y. to slower more pop punk anthems like All About Perspectives with superb lyrics and melody, this album is hit from top to bottom. This is simple, old school melodic punk/skatepunk which we love, all of us who love more old school less technical sound with nineties vibe. Great record!

10/10

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(review) Between Bodies-On Fences(Krod Records)

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Between Bodies are releasing their brand new e.p. with Krod Records. This band plays just the music I like and that being uptempo mixture of melodic punkrock/pop punk and some indie touches thrown in here and there. But, don˙t get me wrong, this is not some cheesy and crying music, this is full blooded energetic nice punkrock, Death To A Child being one of the best songs on this record, which I listened on repeat couple of times in a row. The vocal harmonies are nicely arranged, melodies fit perfectly with guitar riffs and backing vocals are yummy and tasty. This is one of the better records of that genre that I listened to this year. The single simply called Great is definitely one of the highlights on the record having strong main line melody and great atmosphere to the song. Also, one of my favorites is Shadows Of Your Life, but not to discover just all, go and listen you will not regret it!

http://www.krodrecords.com/