Alex Halls - Reviews
Mad Sin
Monotonous-sounding compilation from German psychobilly band Mad Sin of their 20 years ago, somewhat boosted by an extra live CD
Our Last Night
Flawed, but also promising debut album from much derided American hardcore act, Our Last Night
Loved Ones
Accessible punked up rock 'n' roll on eclectic second album from Philadelphia group, the Loved Ones
Unseen
Energetic, but thought-inspiring sixth album from much admired Boston quintet, the Unseen
DOA
Unpretentious and honest old school punk on 25 track compilation from durable Canadian band D.O.A.
Society's Parasites
Brazenly powerful debut album from Los Angeles-based street punks, Societys Parasites
Zico Chain
Distinctive-sounding, but flawed new single from the much acclaimed Zico Chain who have toured with the Alkaline Trio and Wolfmother
Deadline
Solid but mildly disappointing new album from London-based punks Deadline, which does not quite live up to the expectations met by its predecessor 'Take A Good Look'
Vanna
Explosive, if occasionally contrived debut album from New England-based metal/post-hardcore act Vanna
Only Crime
Excellent experimental melodic hardcore on second album from punk supergroup Only Crime, which builds on the quality of its predecessore, the much acclaimed 'To the Nines'
Heideroosjes
Splendid eighth album of political punk from under-rated Dutch band and fromer Epitaph signings Heideroosjes
Deadline
Edgy-sounding, political-in-tone fourth album from London-based hardcore punks, Deadline
Centrifuge
Unpolished angst-ridden farewell offering on 7' from Stoke-based indie punks, Centrifuge
Fucked Up
Long awaited, but overlong debut album from depressed Canadian hardcore act, Fucked Up
Casualties
Uncomplicated, but classic punk on seventh album from British-sounding New York group the Casualties
Roger Miret And The Disasters
Hit and miss rock 'n' roll inspired third album from former Agnostic Front frontman, Roger Miret and his latest band the Disasters
Samiam
Enjoyable punk rock from Californian band Samiam, back after an absence of four years
Capdown
Excellent first single of original material in five years from acclaimed UK punks, Capdown
Breed 77
Diverse hard rock on third studio album from Gibraltar-based band Breed 77, whose unique sound integrates both Spanish / flamenco oriented guitar and Moroccan / Northern African rhythms
Strike Anywhere
Provocative political hardcore punk from Virginia-based band Strike Anywhere, back after a three year absence with their third album