React-
Drown 7” review
A simplistic, albeit enjoyable band
in a multitude of ways, React proudly waves the flag of Toledo hardcore, though
they are no doubt regulars to the Michigan scene as well. This brand of hardcore has much in common
with the likes of Integrity, late-era Negative Approach (they even cover
‘Evacuate’ on the record), Best Wishes-era Cro-Mags, early 90s-era Agnostic
Front, and Sick of It All. In short,
it’s hardcore infused with a heavy, metallic sound, but not quite under the
umbrella of metalcore. The vocals heave
the heaviest sense of this sound, a raspy banshee who continues to growl with
desperate fervor, though the guitar’s deep, heavy tone is another factor in
this sound. The drums, meanwhile, convey
the sound of a punk band on speed more than anything else. The album art is simple, but as one knows,
simple is not always easy- however, I’ve not found a deeper meaning to it. Not a bad EP.
-Aunty Social
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