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Screw the mainstream
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That's just what we plan to do with this series, take some of the best
emerging bands that are out blowing away hardcore fans on the underground
music scene.
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The Havoc - Road Warrior
By opie muddle
The
Havoc - Road Warrior
Label: Punkcore
Records
Release Date:
01/25/05
Rating:  
This is the first I've heard from the Southern
California street-punk band, The Havoc, and it's surprisingly good. I know
of their discography and have sampled some of their tunes but have never
actually sat down with one of their albums (in this case, a cd-e.p.).
From what I've "sampled" off of their very own website (www.havocpunx.com)
I expected more of the same repetitive thrash beats that most modern streetpunk
outfits adopt. But what I found is that this release is a pleasant departure
from that played out monotony.
Now I know that day-glo blue hair and knox
gelatin Mohicans isn't a very original concept (and these guys adopt it
like it was '84), they still play a pretty solid and steady punk rock style.
The music IS hardcore, but with a more melodic approach.. so reminiscent
of the punk music from the '80's.
This CD/E.P. consists of 6 songs. The first
three are studio tracks (one being a cover song), and the latter three
are live tracks recorded at the Allen Theatre.
The CD opens up with it's title track,
"Road Warrior". Which, by the way, is NOT a reference to the cult classic
flick with Mel Gibson... The song is great. Easily approachable and not
exactly "over-the-top". The music is punchy and the chorus is catchy as
hell. This is a great song for the opening of this album because it hooks
ya right away.
The next track, "Arson Attack" is your
A-typical punk rock jam circa. England 1982. It reminds me (vocally and
musically) of a mix between THE EXPLOITED & DISCHARGE. Nevertheless,
I think it's a pretty good song.
"Seventeen Years" is a cover song of the
legendary U.K. punk band THE PARTISANS. It's a good rendition of the ditty,
a bit sloppy in the drumwork, but a noble effort in my opinion. The next
three tracks are live and sort of just get on my nerves. I'm not really
a fan of live tracks in the middle of a nice studio set, but whatever.
The live tracks don't have the quality or appeal as the first three I just
mentioned. But I guess you'd just have to hear it for yourself, right?
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