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Sep 3, 2013 Reviews
Dire
DireReview by Wes Jaques
By the first song on the first spin, I was ready to put this to rest, but as I continued to listen, there were elements on Dire that kept...
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Aug 13, 2013 Reviews
Turning a Blind Eye
Strengthen What RemainsReview by Wes Jaques
Steamrolling and unforgiving in nature, Strengthen What Remains pounds out a litany of in-your-face crossover with its new release, Turning a Blind Eye. SWR is not for the weak...
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Aug 13, 2013 Reviews
Shaken
ShakenReview by Wes Jaques
First impression: SOLID. For the fans of the first Shaken release, I have good news and bad news. Shaken is a solid songwriting band, and the production for the...
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Jul 2, 2013 Reviews
N.L.C.
No Lost CauseReview by Wes Jaques
Did you ever get that feeling, when you’re listening to something new, that you could see your kids rocking out to it? That’s the feeling I get when listening...
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Jul 2, 2013 Reviews
The Last Word is Yours to Speak
PhinehasReview by Wes Jaques
Opening with riffs in the style of Cannibal Corpse. Twisting you back and forth with legato and non-rhythmic patterns like Hatebreed-gone-death metal. This crossbreed turns a violent noise into...
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Jun 5, 2013 Reviews
Paid in Full
No Longer BoundReview by Wes Jaques
From the first chord of Grand Rapids’ own No Longer Bound’s Paid in Full, it becomes quickly evident I will have zero problem digesting this platter of hardcore. However,...
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Jun 3, 2013 Reviews
Blessings and Battles
A Common GoalReview by Wes Jaques
Boston-based punk outfit A Common Goal is reminiscent of the Dropkick Murphys, and I should tell you that after the first spin of their debut release Blessings and Battles,...
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