Dead Weight - The Age Of I

Wow, I had seen Dead Weight a few times before I heard the tape but did not expect the quality to be so damn good. A Blitz and Antidote cover had me hooked the first show I saw. I believe it was a show I was playing in Red & Black and White Wards at the Pheonix House. Plus Chris and Brian have always been super supportive of all my projects so I was turned onto the band positively from the get-go. The demo is really good, there is some serious vocals and Cro-Mags riffage in "Marine Layer" and some real catchy tunes on this release. I have a feeling this band will get pretty damn big.



Members of Lahar, Ill Intent, Champion, and Sojourner.

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Sojourner - Blunt Block Cassette

Anyone with the tired argument Hardcore is so cliche, uncreative, rip-off after rip-off, not worth listening to, limited, and one trend after another ad infinitum has obviously never heard Sojourner. This release is fucking wild... I can't explain it... you really have to listen to it. The tape opens up with "Minutes to Miles" which is anything but a conventional hardcore formula and is my favorite track on the tape. "Penny For My Thoughts" is great and features a spoken 108/strife/90s-esque part that almost sounds sampled then leads into a Devo cover; a pleasant surprise. The track thank you I had to listen to a few times when I heard it. Listen to it and imagine giving cookie monster cookie after cookie. Expectations is also a good track but leads into the oddest track of the tape... over five minutes of Brian saying I feel Everything. Next is Happiness... you'll have to listen to that one yourself to describe it too. Keep up the good work. Sojourner continues to put out fantastic music. Featuring Meatloaf on the cover.





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Consequence Crew - Demo Tape

Fuck yes, Chad(of In Stride and Dichotomy)'s new project. This stuff is great. I got to see them at In Stride's reunion show a little while back and they have been playing a lot more recently. Also has Andy of Keep It Clear playing guitar. Enjoy



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Hysterics Tour Tape

A quick follow up is the Hysterics tour tape they made before touring earlier this year. It's the same songs as the 7" but on a tape and I don't think they are mastered, it may or may not sound the same as my 7" rip, you be the judge. Hysterics is embarking on another tour in I think February so hit them up if you want em' to play your area.

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Hysterics S/T 7"

So I know it's been a while but I got my receiver fixed. Now I will be ripping tapes and records I've been wanting to rip for a while and periodically putting them up here so keep posted! First off... here it is for all those awaiting its arrival the magnificent Hysterics 7". This release is fucking great. New songs not previously on the demo tape are "Correct Me" and "Hanging Out At the 512" a lengthy jammer dedicated to the 512 park and ride in all its glory. I spent many a day there myself riding up to Tacoma or Seattle to skate or stay with friends. If anyone isn't familiar with the park and ride, buses are frequently late, it's the only place to catch buses to and from olympia to tacoma or seattle, it's surrounded by shitty fast food chains and its only redeeming value is a 7-11 a block down to get slurpees. It is hilarious and awesome, for some reason it always conjures to mind Deep Wound's "Let's Go to the Mall" even though it really isn't comparative; Hysterics doesn't switch instruments, is much tighter, and the track is actually good to listen to. "Correct Me" is great and may be my current favorite song if "Sunk" wasn't so damn good. Stephie does drums on this recording and it makes the tracks way better than the previous material. Shannon now plays drums for Hysterics and the same can be said for her drumming. Great stuff, enjoy.







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Waste Management - Power Abuse 7"

New release from Waste Management of Boston. This is absolutely great; as good as contemporary hardcore can get in my eyes. I wish I lived in Boston. My only criticism is the really 'weenie' sounding break in the first track 'Power Abuse'. I don't know why I don't like it, the song is so awesome up until that point then gets all whimpy. Aside from that this is fucking awesome. The artwork reminds me of Agnostic Front 'Cause For Alarm' era, I love it. 'Mind War', 'Solitude', and 'Too Much Unity' are stand out tracks for me.
Please keep it coming Waste Man.







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Put To Death - S/T 7"

Shit, sorry I know it has been quite a while but now the weather is getting poor again so you may see more popping up here. I have quite a lot I want to put on here. This first addition is a new project from CC of Mind Eraser. The record is what you would expect from that last sentence. Definitely worth a listen.







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