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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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The Living Things — Ahead of the Lions Buy it at Amazon
Steve Albini records Living Things and continues to build on his reputation for finding new and stylish bands. While comprised of three brothers, Living Things is certainly no Hansen; their sound is abrasive and Albini harnesses it well, capturing the moods as well as the energetic guitar frenzies. But don’t think for a second that this is the next “Nevermind” album; this is far too straight-forward for that and comes during the crossroads of post-punk and garage rock with “The” band brazen attitude. What does separate it from the rest of those neo-punks is that it’s a thoughtful album filled with social rage and political crazed lyrics. And that is worth its salt.
- J-Sin
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