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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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03.09.2007 by J-Sin
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Six and Violence — Bastards of the Universe Buy it at Amazon
A double disc of outrageous balls-in-your-face Agnostic Front-esque punk-hardcore, “Bastards of the Universe” is most certainly an acquired taste. Much like No Redeeming Social Value, a lot of the songs are over-the-top and ridiculous (“Death to Guidos”, “Moby’s Dick”, “I Left My Head in San Francisco”, and “One-Eyed Wanderer” should clue you in). Angry yet funny music that sadly came to a real end when vocalist Paulie Gazzara passed away in ’05 merely a month after their final show at CBGB’s.
- J-Sin
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