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(review) Have No Heroes – ‘Letters To Nowhere’

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Have No Heroes were already featured on the pages of this webzine when we reviewed one of their records a while ago. This is a four piece melodic hardcore punk band from Riga, Latvia. We can almost safely call them Latvian Pennywise because that is the band of which their music reminds me the most. Not that they copied it, but with hardcore punk energy which bursts from the songs, speed, great vocal melodies and backing vocal harmonies and above all, great songwriting. This one contains an intro plus twelve songs of uplifting spirit, melodic skate punk hardcore and I enjoyed every single minute of it. These guys are also great musicians, there are couple of superb guitar solos and hooks on this beauty like in awesome ‘No Regrets’. Lyrics are smartly written and they are personal but also deal with scene, genre, there are also political themes if you read between the lines and these songs somehow give hope for better tomorrow. When I listen to this one, it is no holds barred, no philosophy, nineties style influenced melodic hardcore punk with Pennywise, Good Riddance and No Use For A Name immediately falling on my mind. It is so hard to tell some songs as highlights because album as a whole is fantastic, but I will try: ‘No Regrets’, ‘Funeral Of The Genre’, ‘Better Way’, ‘Divide And Conquer’, ‘Final Destination’, damn that is already almost half of the album. One of the best releases in this genre to come out this year.

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Norwegian Punk band Freedumb unveils new single ‘Guilt Trip’ from upcoming album ‘The Wasted Years’!

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Norwegian punk rockers Freedumb are gearing up to release their album ‘The Wasted Years’ this November, and they’re giving fans a taste of what’s to come with their latest single, ‘Guilt Trip.’ Harkening back to the mid-2000s MySpace era, the track holds a nostalgic charm for long-time followers who remember the band’s energetic performances between 2005 and 2009.

https://orcd.co/guilttrip – streaming

“Guilt Trip” captures the essence of Freedumb’s roots, a song that was a staple in their live sets during their formative years. The track is a testament to the band’s enduring spirit and showcases their original lineup: Torstein Eriksen (bass/vocals), Thomas Walland Hansen (guitar), and Ole Vanem (drums, backing vocals). These seasoned musicians have been integral parts of various notable bands such as Norsk Råkk, Knuste Ruter, North of North, Friksjon, Skavanker, Hevn, The Supervisors, Morte Cerebrale, and Everything But Fun.

The studio recordings for “The Wasted Years” took place in 2011 at Cantus Studio in Oslo. Originally intended as the follow-up to their debut album, “The Freedumb Curse,” released in 2010, these plans were shelved, and some of the songs found a home on the album “Feeding The Tapeworm” (2016). Fast forward to 2021, during the global COVID-19 pandemic, Torstein Eriksen unearthed the Cantus recordings and embarked on a creative journey to finalize lyrics and vocals for several instrumental tracks. The result is a 2023 album comprising nine tracks, with five songs in English and four in Norwegian.

2023 marks Freedumb’s 20th anniversary as a band, making it a fitting year for the release of “The Wasted Years.” Since their inception in 2003 in Moss, Freedumb has been a driving force in the punk rock and hardcore scenes, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally. The band is an integral part of the DIY collective “Tonehjulet Kräftpest,” based in Halden.

“The Wasted Years” will mark Freedumb’s sixth studio album, a testament to their resilience and artistic evolution. Throughout their journey, Torstein Eriksen (vocals/bass/songwriter) has remained a constant force, driving the band’s ethos and creative direction.

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(review) Dan Cribb & The Isolated – ‘I’ll Follow You Anywhere(PEE Records)

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Dan Cribb & The Isolated started as a solo project for WA singer-songwriter Dan Cribb, former vocalist and bassist of The Decline. But, along the way it became so much more and something really beautiful. Dan was joined by Scott Connor (guitar/vocals) and Brennan Pagels (drums),. This new opus contains eleven songs which continue with way they started. That means beautiful heartfelt emotional punk rock. There is lots of melody in this one, especially in vocal lines which are so sweet and some of the songs, like for example chorus of ‘The Best of Whatever’ brought goosebumps upon my skin while listening to the album. I must admit that I enjoyed listening this album as one whole, these songs stirred up something in me which brought smile to my face and that is definitely not often the case. Songs are mainly in mid tempo punk rock, so don’t expect fast hardcore melodic skate punk frenzy with this album, but there are lots of tempo changes, pop punk sensibilities and for all that is worth, great songwriting to top it all. Some of my other personal favorites on this one are: ‘Addicted For Life’, ‘Fade Away’, ‘Full Circle’. This one is a keeper!

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