DEPRAVATION - III: Odor Mortis
Genre: Blackened Crust, Hardcore, Death Metal
Released: April 3, 2020
Tracks: 9
Length: 37m 57s
First, I apologize for my lack of presence and posts here lately. Been pretty out of it and just haven't felt up to it, but I'm trying. Haven't seen this one posted here yet and it seems to be flying under the radar, which is criminal because Depravation is one of my favorite bands. I always get nostalgic as well when I hear them, as they were one of the first bands I ever posted here way back in 2013. This new LP came out a few weeks ago and I am happy to say that it's everything that I have come to expect from this band. That amazing Germanic crust production and atmosphere, that can seemingly only be attained by bands spawned by Deutschland, is ever-present here. The songs on this record all sound very familiar to me but new and fresh at the same time. Depravation has always been able to conjure a haunting and deeply dark feeling with their music. One could compare them to Svffer, Funeral Chic, Ancst & Siberian Hell Sounds. But they definitely have their own signature, something I can't quite describe. It's something in the way the guitarist plays the chords, there's always this very unique, very strange, very minor sound to them. I don't know if that makes sense but it's in everything they do and I love it. Whatever it is, it sounds fucking gothic and fucking evil, and it all makes perfect sense, since the dictionary definition of depravation is to make morally bad or evil; vitiate; corrupt. I think it goes without saying that this one is highly recommended! Stay safe everyone!
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STILL/FORM-S/T EP (2020)
Genre: Punk, Grunge, Noise Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 5
Length: 16.25'
STILL/FORM is a three piece band from Portland, Oregon who formed in 2019, from the looks of things. STILL/FORM features member of Marriage+Cancer, so going on that alone you know you're in for some really awesome music. STILL/FORM play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of punk, grunge, and noise rock within their sound. This is STILL/FORM's debut EP, which was released on April 10th, 2020. On their self-titled debut EP, STILL/FORM offer up five tracks of tense, discordant, dark, and off-kilter sounding punk, grunge, and noise rock. Overall, STILL/FORM's debut EP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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Trash Dragon-Fired Up Forever Vol. I EP (2020)
Genre: Post Punk, Punk, Grunge, Noise Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 5
Length: 11.0'
Trash Dragon is a band from San Antonio, Texas who formed in 2019, from the looks of things. Trash Dragon features former/current members of Sohns, and Pinko, so going on that alone you know you're in for something truly special. Trash Dragon play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, punk, grunge, and noise rock within their sound. Fired Up Forever Vol. I is the band's debut EP, which was released on March 27th, 2020. On Fired Up Forever Vol. I, Trash Dragon offer up five tracks of killer post punk, punk, grunge, and noise rock. Overall, Fired Up Forever Vol. I makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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Power Users-God Help Us (If There Is No War) LP (2020)
Genre: Post Punk, Alt. Rock, Garage Rock, Noise Rock
Label: Mr. Vista &The Trainee Baristas
Tracks: 9
Length: 27.30'
Power Users is a three piece band from Manchester, UK who formed in 2018, as an project spin-off of Mr. Vista & The Trainee Baristas. Power Users play a weird, psychedelic, and off-kilter style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, alt. rock, garage rock, and noise rock within their sound. God Help Us (If There Is No War) is the band's debut LP, which was released on January 31st, 2020. On God Help Us (If There Is No War), Power Users offer up nine tracks of weird, psychedelic, and off kilter lo-fi post punk, alt. rock, garage rock, and noise rock. Overall, God Help Us (If There Is No War) makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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(U.S.) Dogleg-Melee LP (2020)
Genre: Post Hardcore, Punk, Grunge, Emo, Alt. Rock, Emo
Label: Triple Crown
Tracks: 10
Length: 33.40'
Dogleg is a three piece band from Detroit, Michigan who formed in September of 2015, from the looks of things. Dogleg play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, punk, grunge, emo, alt. rock, and indie rock within their sound. Musically, Dogleg can be loosely compared to bands such as At The Drive-In, Small Brown Bike, My Heart To Joy, Frontier(s), Have Mercy, Prawn, and other like minded bands. Since forming in 2015, Dogleg have released a self-titled six song EP in September of 2015 and a four song EP titled Alderaan? in December of 2016. Melee is the band's debut LP, which was released via Triple Crown records on March 13th, 2020. On Melee, Dogleg offer up ten tracks of killer post hardcore, punk, grunge, alt. rock, emo, and indie rock. Overall, Melee makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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Tvivler-Ego LP (2020)
Genre: Post Hardcore, Punk, D-Beat, Noise Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 15
Length: 36.30'
Tvivler is a four piece band from Copenhagen, Denmark who formed in 2014, from the looks of things. Tvivler features members of Children Of Fall, Lack, Obstacles, and Town Portal, so going on that alone, you know you're in for something truly special. Tvivler play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, punk, d-beat, and noise rock within their sound. Since forming in 2013, Tvivler have released a four song EP titled Negativ Psykologi #1 in May of 2015, a four song EP titled Negativ Psykologi in June of 2016, a five song EP titled Negativ Psykologi # 3 in October of 2017, and a thirteen song cassette compiling the Negativ Psykologi #1-#3 EPs in January of 2018. Ego is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released on april 3rd, 2020. On Ego, Tvivler offer up fifteen tracks of tense and discordant sounding post hardcore, punk, d-beat, and noise rock. Overall, Ego makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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Life-Demo III (2020)
Genre: Post Hardcore, Post Metal, Black Metal, Emo, Screamo
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 35.35'
Life is the musical project of Damián Ojeda, who has play in bands that include Sadness, Born an Abomination, and Left Alone. Life play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, post metal, black metal, 90's influenced emo, and screamo within their sound. Musically, Life can be loosely compared to bands such as Funeral Diner, Kaddish, Lentic Waters, It Only Ends Once, Respire, and other like-minded bands. Since forming in 2017, Life have released a self-titled two song demo EP in May of 2017 and second five song demo in September of 2018. III is Life's latest four song demo, which was released on March 14th, 2020. On III, Life offer up four tracks of killer post hardcore, post metal, black metal, emo, and screamo. Overall, III makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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AUTOREPLICANT-The Impending Swarm EP (2020)
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Death Metal, Mathcore, Thrash, Grindcore
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 9
Length: 15.30'
AUTOREPLICANT is a five piece band from Pittsburgh, PA who formed in 2018, from the looks of things. AUTOREPLICANT play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, crust, death metal, metalcore, thrash, and grindcore within their sound. Since forming in 2018, AUTOREPLICANT have released a two song demo titled Wired Wasteland in February of 2018. The Impending Swarm is the band's debut EP, which was released on April 10th, 2020. On The Impending Swarm, AUTOREPLICANT offer up nine tracks of off-kilter and unhinged sounding hardcore, punk, crust, death metal, mathcore, thrash, and grindcore. Overall, The Impending Swarm makes for a great listen and definitely is worth checking out. Enjoy!
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NY In 64-The Gentle Indifference Of The Night 12" (2017)
Format: 12''
Origin: Keyport, New Jersey (USA)
Genre: Post Hardcore, Post Rock, Instrumental
Label: Dark Operative Digital
NY In 64 is a 4-piece instrumental band from Keyport, New Jersey that features Justin Hock & Thomas Schlatter of 90's screamo band 'You And I' and Chris Alfano & Seth Rheam of post metal band 'East Of The Wall'. Completely void of vocals, the raw energy of 90’s hardcore supplied by Hock and Schlatter, mixed with the refined technical aspects of progressive metal Alfano and Rheam deliver, were like two worlds colliding. However, it resulted into something that seamlessly blended the two contrary styles. 'The Gentle Indifference Of The Night' is the 2nd album from NY In 64 and the follow-up to the 2015’s self-titled debut album. It documents the band pushing their sonic template to new heights, realizing an even more refined and uniquely inspired style of instrumental hardcore aggression. The hooks are big, the dynamics are deep and textured. 'The Gentle Indifference Of The Night' is a killer album that truly sounds like no other. It's almost comparable to movie soundtracks. Even if you don't like instrumental music, you'll definitely enjoy this fine tune. Highly recommended.!!
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