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Block Parent and Frank Dux announce split LP – Grand River Transplit

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Canadian skatepunk units Block Parent and Frank Dux are thrilled to announce the release on May 1st of “Grand River Transplit”. Available on colored/splattered vinyl, the 8-track album features on the A side Block Parent’s “Take Off Your Pants And Jack Off” EP, while on the B side, Frank Dux’s “Concessions” EP.

The bands from Cambridge, ON are joining forces with Thousand Islands Records, Pink Lemonade Records and Ends Meat Label? for the physical release. Pre-orders are available now via Thousand Islands Records’ Canadian and USA webstores, where the songs “Grade8.angelfire.tripod/geocities.cjb.net” and “Wuddup Todd” can be streamed as a preview.

A release show will take place on May 1st at Rhythm and Brews in Cambridge, ON, with both EPs hitting the digital store shelves on the same day.

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“Grand River Transplit” Tracklist:

1. Block Parent – Grade8.angelfire.tripod/geocities.cjb.net

2. Block Parent – Gender2bU

3. Block Parent – Song DeLonge

4. Block Parent – Letter to the Cambridge Times

5. Block Parent – Family Gene Pool *VINYL EXCLUSIVE

6. Frank Dux – 103 Queen St West

7. Frank Dux – 60 Second Bedtime Story

8. Frank Dux – Wuddup Todd

9. Frank Dux – 1838

Block Parent: Facebook

Frank Dux: Facebook

Pink Lemonade Records: Website

Thousand Islands Records: Website

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(review) Laughing In The Face Of-Here Lies Ordinary(Lockjaw Records)

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Second full length album of Birmingham veteran skatepunks Laughing In The Face Of comes with Lockjaw Records. Silly me, I must admit I didn`t know about this band prior to this record, but here I am, correcting that mistake. These 12 songs deliver melodic hardcore punch, done with conviction and experience. This band mixes nod of respect to the old school nineties skatepunk on which we all grew up, yet making it accessible and more technical for the new millenia, doing catchy but complex song structures, almost thrash metal riffs in some parts, I can also hear some nwobhm Maiden riffing in some song structures, topping it off with great vocals, sometimes gang singalong backing vocals and fantastic harmonies that make my skin crawl with joy. This is a beautiful album for all of you who are fans of bands like The Human Project, Fair Do˙s and similar bands. For me, the best songs: The Regression Session, Bullshit With A Smile, The Insane Continue.

9/10

 

 

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(review) Complete!-Disappointment & Hope

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Eastern Europe still has vast and undiscovered underground scene and Complete! from Ukraine are one such jewel of that scene. They recently released their debut full length album and I am so happy I had pleasure to listen and review it. The record contains nine fast paced songs and the music is no holds barred, no philosophy, no bullshit old school fast melodic punk/skatepunk like we used to listen and still love, meaning nineties touch all the way with some modern hardcore influences here and there. The lyrics are in English and deal with personal themes, yet are still political in a way, and they are very well concepted and written. The vocals are mainly melodic, but at times screamed and shouted in hardcore way. The whole album is one energy bomb and I like such bands, never enough of fast paced melodic, well played songs. My favorites: Rejected, Endless Winter, Static State.

8,5/10

https://complete.bandcamp.com/album/disappointment-hope