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The Faceless – Autotheism: Album Review

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It’s a rare sight seeing a band completely transform after only releasing two albums prior and replacing your vocalist only to have it all turn out in the end for the better. Autotheism is The Faceless’ third full-length and first …

American Me – III: Album Review

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I popped in the American Me’s III into my CD player while in my car and just let it play.  Though there is some quality throaty yells and great guitar riffs and solid drum work in this album.  I feel it just …

Shinto Katana – Redemption: Album Review

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You’ve most likely never heard of Shinto Katana before but they’ve been doing the rounds of the Australian hardcore scene for a few years now, a somewhat silent figure in the scene overshadowed by more known bands like Parkway Drive …

Close To Home – Momentum: Album Review

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Ever had too many drinks, woken up in a field surrounded by cows and goats only to be chased by a crazed farmer with a pump action rifle yelling, “Trespassers will be shoot, survivers will be shot again” this is …

The Gaslight Anthem – Handwritten: Album Review

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Handwritten is believe it or not The Gaslight Anthem’s fourth full-length, but first release on a major record label (Mercury for those of you playing at home). On their previous record American Slang (which was a major pinnacle in their career) it was obvious The Gaslight Anthem were going for a more American wholesome rock sound in the vain of the boss, Bob Dylan and just about any major influential artist attributed to keeping good old fashioned American rock alive and veering away from that pop-punk meets rock sound.

Your Memorial – Redirect: Album Review

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I still remember when the debut record Atonement was released a couple of years ago from Your Memorial I was a little let down. The intensity of their live shows, the energy of their performance in a live setting just …