Smother Magazine

It’s interesting to watch as new hardcore bands come onto the scene that are looking to bands like Comeback Kid and American Nightmare as role models. Well unlike so many of the new breed of hardcore kids these days, Ambush! on Hotfoot Records at least have something to say. “American Monster” is fueled by energetic performances and heartfelt lyrics. Despite the album title, it’s not an overtly political anthem-filled hardcore album but rather talks more about relationships, betrayal, and the proto-typical young people’s topics. Not bad but not wholly original either.