sábado, 26 de noviembre de 2011

Curasan - Curasangre (2011)



Tras varios EPs y trabajos compartidos, el cuarteto Donostiarra se ha atrevido esta vez con el formato largo y han recopilado 11 temas en un LP llamado “Curasangre”. En resumen, “Curasangre” son muchísimos detalles, cambios de ritmo, bellísimas melodías y voces rasgadas que pueden conseguir arrancarte una sonrisa en el peor de tus días. Sin artificios, consiguen transmitir con 2 guitarras limpias y bien conjuntadas, un bajo sobrio y correcto, y un batería tocada con sutileza y originalidad más de lo que a muchos les gustaría. No puedo clasificar a este grupo en ningún género, pero se podría decir que se encuentran entre el math rock de This Town Needs Guns y el post-hardcore de At The Drive In, aunque, conociéndoles, seguro que ninguna de las dos bandas les es conocida.

En definitiva, que tienes que escuchar Curasan, y si no, es mejor que te compres una power balance y vayas a hacer salto de pértiga al cañón del colorado.

¡Bájatelo AQUÍ!

jueves, 24 de noviembre de 2011

Berri Txarrak - Haria (2011)

Esperadísimo séptimo disco de Berri Txarrak, publicitado a bombo y platillo y grabado en la casa estudio de el aclamado productor Ross Robinson (Slipknot, The Cure, At The Drive In...) en Venice, California.
Han dado un paso, pero, desde mi humilde y estúpida opinión, han dado un paso para atrás. La excesiva producción y detalles en algunos temas más que favorecerlos los perjudica y deja claro que la forma en la que fue grabado su anterior trabajo (Payola, 2008) es como más transmite el trio Euskaldun. Encontramos en el disco composiciones menos poperas, mas arriesgadas, que no son fáciles de asimilar en una primera escucha, pero que con el tiempo pueden llegar a gustar. Comparandolo con otros discos, es mas complicado de que en una impresión te vaya a gustar. En este sentido parece que el grupo haya compuesto los 12 temas de los que consta mirándose a si mismos, teniendo en cuenta al publico menos que nunca.
Aun y todo, Berri Txarrak mantienen su esencia a base de letras preciosas, buenos riffs y pasion, que eso parece que no les falta.



martes, 22 de noviembre de 2011

Make Do And Mend - Part And Parcel EP (2011)



















Hartford, CT's post-hardcore sons have just released an acoustic EP of 6 tracks, containing three songs of their debut album "End Measured Mile", a Touché Amoré cover and two brand new songs. Great quiet and peaceful melodies accompanied with an acoustic guitar and some other arrangements.

1. Unknowingly Strong
2. Ghostal
3. Home Away From Here (Touché Amoré cover)
4. Transparent Seas
5. Coats
6. Untitled


Slight Similarities With: Daytrader, Defeater, Touché Amoré.

Download courtesy of Melodic Bears Crew

lunes, 21 de noviembre de 2011

The Offspring - Demo Tape (1986)














Thanks to KrispyNotKrunchy, a devoted Offspring fan and member of the official Offspring forums, we are able to bring you the download link to this early cassette recording of 6 songs. At that time James F. Lilja was still the drummer, before Ron Welty came in.
It contains early recordings of "Blackball" and "I'll be waiting" (entitled "Fire and Ice") and other 4 songs that we hadn't previously heard of. A precious gift for every devoted fan and very interesting for TSOL-like-punk-rock fans.

01- Blackball
02- Tonight I Do
03- Call It Religion
04- Ballroom Blitz (The Sweet cover)
05- Halloween
06- Fire And Ice

Slight Similarities With: TSOL, The Damned, Dead Kennedys.

Download HERE

domingo, 20 de noviembre de 2011

Mixtapes - Maps & Companions (2011)



















One of our dearest pop-punk acts comes with the previously announced 12" that compiles 2010's "Maps" plus a B-side reworked acoustic songs with the full-band format and some brand new tracks. Perfect boost of happiness for any kind of days and changing weather. Great irradiation of energy with their characteristic male/female vocals. Pay special attentions to the reworked "OrangeYellow" and "Soups Whatever", wonderful!

01 - Sunrise
02 - Maps
03 - Cassettes
04 - And If We Both Fail?
05 - The Mixtapes Misplaced Missed Takes
06 - Road Apples
07 - Hope Springs Eternal
08 - OrangeYellow
09 - Moonglow
10 - Sunsets
11 - And If We Both Fail?
12 - 6 Quarters
13 - OrangeYellow
14 - Soups Whatever
15 - I Accept That


Slight Similarities With: Direct Hit!, Lemuria, House Boat.

Download HERE

martes, 8 de noviembre de 2011

Capital - Givers Takers (2011)



















I know, I know. This album was released January 3rd this year. Most of you probably got it and know that it is a great record. But I just found it last week on my iPod and gave it a listen after several months forgetting about its existence. So I thought it had to be here for the ones who haven't heard it yet. The whole album is available via Bandcamp, name-your-price, in a lot different kind of formats (Mp3 320, FLAC...). Brilliantly produced, a records where you can perfectly distinguish every instrument and all of them have the presence they deserve. Powerful, perfectly balanced and clear, this record is totally worth a listen.

01. Green (with Envy)
02. Road Rash
03. I Am Anonymous
04. Youth Culture
05. Southern Air
06. Kennel
07. Three Weeks In The Desert
08. Conspiracy Theories
09. Little Pill
10. Cold And Gray
11. Grifters
12. Bog Road

Slight Similarities With: After The Fall, Agent, Small Arms Dealer.

Download via Bandcamp

http://www.myspace.com/capitallihc

jueves, 3 de noviembre de 2011

ATTENTION - Another Year EP (2011) and Previous work (Complete Discography)



















Did someone mention that we love gruffy vocals? Iron Chic, None More Black, Death is not glamorous... you guys know we're all into this shit. So here we got a new example of hoarse-yelling, a great one indeed. Glenn Barrington's got a hell of a husky voice, it seems like the sound isn't coming out from his throat but from the dephts of a cave full of wolves. But his barks have got tons os melody, so the vocals don't turn into a continuous hoarseness. Apart from that, the band sails through different styles, from the speed and the energy of melodic hardcore to the poppiest vein of their previous work. Give'em a listen and celebrate Flannel & Beards going beyond 1000 visits!

01. Your Is The New You're
02. When Life Hands You Lemmings
03. Shirts Off, Party On
04. Greetings From Dufferin Grove Park

Slight Similarities With: Small Arms Dealer, The Fucking Cops, Censors

Download courtesy of Punkmusiczone

martes, 1 de noviembre de 2011

Mixtapes - How To Throw A Successful Party (2011)



















If there's a perfect band for sunny days, that's Mixtapes. This guys from Cincinnati, OH know hoy to make us smile and enjoy our journeys. This time they have released an EP following their acoustic vein. They never forget their unique sound and they have delivered some of their acoustic pop-punk duo wonders one more time. Must Have.

1. 10 A.M. (how to successfully start the day)
2. Noon (protest song)
3. 2 P.M. (how to end something good)
4. 4 P.M. (stupid famous quotes)
5. 6 P.M. (how to enjoy the scenic route)
6. 8 P.M. (the apple barn)
7. 10 P.M. (safe)
8. Midnight (from the red to the blue)
9. 5 A.M. (how to successfully throw a party)

Slight Similarities With: Direct Hit!, Lemuria, The Dopamines.

Download courtesy of Hero Wine