C.R. - C.R. 7"

I had to make this post because, well, I don’t know very much people who like this band. And seeing as the All About Friends Comp. is being re-released, and the C.R. track on there was remastered…well you can figure why I want to make this post.

Compassionate Revolution, or C.R. as they are mostly known as, was a Hardcore/Punk band from the depths of New York City. I don’t know much about this band, but not much was needed to know except that C.R. rips HARD.

This was another awesome random pick I found at a record store for like, a dollar? I don’t remember, but I remember it being really cheap. Being into Threadbare, Indecision, etc. I always knew of the All About Friends Comp. but never had it. So when I seen this record, I knew the band must have been somewhat good, and once I gave it that first spin, I was already looked up anything C.R.

This record is an amazing introduction to the band. Being pretty short lived, only Mid-late 90’s, their Discography doesn’t span as long as I wish It did. They had some cool releases, including a split with Milhouse, and being on Nothing's Quiet on the Eastern Front comp, I am somewhat surprised that more people don’t throw out C.R.’s name more often.

Most people will throw on the Powerviolence tag when you listen to C.R., but for the most part, they are able to mix other styles into it, even if it’s not for long.

Please check them, if you like, let me know if I should throw up the full length on here as well.

P.S. I threw both rips on the 7" in the file. One is a direct rip from the 7", and the other is a Remasted version, which was featured on the C.R. discography.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cx7vb02cp0lgaey

Arizona Brings It Hard

I want to get some local AZ acts out before they get all super famous. So here is a quick post about some locals going strong.

Never Meant

First time I heard of Never Meant I seen the name on some flyer to a show I wanted to go. I remember not going but decided to check them out and download the demo. Honestly, I was taken away my first listen. I heard something that I didn’t really hear in AZ. Sure it was fast, loud and heavy but in a way I haven’t heard. I automatically heard that 90’s Heavy style that I love so much, mixed in with chaotic hardcore that makes you want to spazz out. The band has new stuff waiting to be released, but till then, enjoy the demo.

http://www.mediafire.com/?rmngtjwlw1d

http://nevermeant.bandcamp.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-Meant/133541326703303

Sanhedrin

Straight noise that fucks up your ears. Sanhedrin is something you used to listen to back in the day…but they started last year? I don’t know what could be said about this band unless you give a listen first. In five short songs, and barely clocking in over ten minutes, the Pro Human. Pro Life EP takes you on a short, intense trip through space and time and…awesomeness.

http://synedrion.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Synedrion

Move Forward

These dudes have been making some noise around the valley for some time now. Mixing the best parts of Punk and Hardcore, they were a fresh breathe in the scene. Fast forward four years, and Move Forward have evolved into something beyond the normal Melodic Hardcore from which they started as. Now with faster parts, more heaviness, and straight up balls to the wall, Move Forward continue to keep pushing from where they left off. With their first full length on the horizon, MvFwd (Move Forward)  will show just how much of a powerhouse they are, they have been and will continue to be. Honestly, this probably won’t be my last M.F. post.

http://moveforward.bandcamp.com/

http://www.facebook.com/mvfwd

http://www.mvfwd.com/

The Banner/Dead Wrong Split

Since the Banner is back on being a band, I figured to post this little gem. This might be my favorite set of recordings from both bands.

The Banner coming out of NJ, and Conneticut's Dead Wrong come together on one piece of wax. But having both on one record makes for a bang, a big bang.

I don't remember much about Dead Wrong, except for they played often in the early 2000's. I believe with this split, they only released two other things. But it's the Banner's side that made me want make this post...Dead Wrong's side is just a added bonus.

The Banner start off things with such a slow intro on Black and Blue, and you just know you're waiting for something to come through, and boy does it come. Once you finish track one, and you're done room moshing, you could have called it quits, but no. The Banner delivers two more solid tracks.

This is one of those records I think alot of people have/will pass up. But lucky for you, not only do I have the DL for free, but Sate Of Mind Recordings still have it for order!! So once you dig this, go over and support such a solid label.

http://www.stateofmindrecordings.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=303

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?h53k793ul6wnlpy

Aftermath of a Trainwreck - Last Demo

I must bring the mosh. And I will do so with Utah’s super-dee-duper heavy hitters Aftermath of a Trainwreck. 

Getting into AOAT was fairly easy. Early 2000’s Heavy Hardcore/Metalcore? New Age Records signee? Yeah, I was pretty much into this band before I knew who this band was.

The band only lasted for a few years, only releasing a Demo, Full Length, and this. This is unreleased EP that they had been working on before calling it quits. I found this a while ago, before a reunion I think.

This was pretty much starting where they were leaving off. Nothing really new nor hugely different, but that doesn’t mean Its not worth checking out. I think this is better than the demo, and one up from the Full Length. They may not have been my favorite band, but they were always worth a listen and still are.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?peuuzo913k2t3je

Spring Break '95

Since I haven't been able to post much lately, I figured why not throw something super new for you. My buddy Dylan told me he joined a new band, and seeing as my other best friend forever pretty much named the band, I had to share this with all y’all. So, with that said, I would love to introduce California’s own fun makers Spring Break ’95.

Bringing the fun back to Powerviolence…or not, this sounds like such a solid band and I’m very happy to be here in the early stages of it. Hopefully I can get some recorded tracks within the next month or so, but until then please enjoy this video.