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Kill the Cat – #2

doesitmatter — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:32:30 +0000

Kill the Cat is a ska-punk band from Athens, Greece. It is a very active band in the greek DIY scene and along with bands like Valpurgia Nihta, Hasma and more operate around the Villa Amalias squat. This CD EP is their second official release (third if you count their first demo) and it is completely self released. The CD featuring 5 high energetic punk ska tunes, with male and female vocals and greek lyrics comes in digipack with a nice booklet.

The Assassinators – s/t 7″

doesitmatter — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:31:39 +0000

I always thought that when it comes to melodic and catchy punk rock with female vocals, La Fraction is the most representative band of the kind. And then I heard this band which blew my mind away! I found online and downloaded four tracks from their (sold out) demo which I was listening on repeat for days. And then came this 7” to prove how amazing this band is! Coming from K-Town delivering the greatest punkrock I’ve listened in a very long time! It will make you sing along in a language that you don’t even speak and it won’t leave your roundtable for a long time, I promise. I know this is not the most objective review but what the hell, if you don’t like this 7” I’ll buy it from you and give it to a friend cause this one is going to be a classic…

Oroku – Living through the end time

doesitmatter — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:31:09 +0000

Another brilliant dark crust release in the vein of Remains of the Day. This is the first full length release for the Seattle based band. Lisa from Garmonbozia was added to the band on cello and along with the use of violin, it gives different, more melancholic sound. Nevertheless, this is a powerful apocalyptic crust release. The cd version of the album contains as a bonus track a song featuring Renae from Skarp doing guest vocals and also the three songs from the band’s first EP.

La Fraction – La Vie Revee

doesitmatter — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:30:28 +0000

Four years after their previous release, the band from france is back with their third LP. This is a co-production of various labels including Stonehenge, Maloka, Chimeres and more. As expected by those who already know La Fractions, this album is full of fast punk rock with great melodies and female vocals. 10 catchy and emotional songs that will make you get on your feet and dance! Don’t expect to hear something different that the previous albums but nevertheless these are good songs so why should they be any different? By the way, is there anyone else who immediately thought of the opening riff of Tragedy’s “The Waiting” from “Can we call this life?” EP when they heard the opening riff of this album’s s/t track?

Fall of Efrafa – Owsla

doesitmatter — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:29:23 +0000

This is the debut from this band coming from Brighton, UK. Well played dark, epic, atmospheric and melancholic crusty hardcore. The cello lines, although sometimes buried behind the heavy guitars, give an amazing feeling, especially to the slow parts of the record. This album is the first of a trilogy and the lyrics are based on the book “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. Of course don’t expect any “Lord of the Rings” power metal crap theme album; the lyrics have deeply political meanings and explanations of them are provided. If you’re a fan of Tragedy, From Ashes Rise, Remains of the Day and the kind, go for it, you will be amazed!