Gasmask
Terror- self-titled LP review
Obviously, I’m just a bit late to
this LP (seeing as how it came out in 2007), but it’s so fucking good that it
warrants a review. I don’t think I could
rightfully call this D-beat, but it certainly is influenced by it. Never without its heaviness or speed, this LP
doesn’t have a single mediocre song on it- they’re all at least good. The three most notable of these are “Life
Fucker”, “Wash Off the Bloodstains”, and “Traditions Must Die”- these are just
as anthemic, powerful, and energetic as anything Discharge ever did. Speaking of the latter band, the songs here have
a striking simplicity to them, both lyrically and musically, that makes them
that much more memorable and exciting.
Even though the riffs are three to four chord licks, they’re as tough as
a fist to the face, and the voice heard atop these riffs is a raspy, growling
hiss that isn’t easily duplicated. The
production on the album is very strong, giving a real oomph to the songs- no
half-assing found here. Everything is
mixed just right, and I don’t know what could possibly make this sound much
better- this album is a modern classic.
Will be found jumping off of moderately high objects and angrily moshing
whenever this is played.
-Aunty Social
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