108 - Threefold Misery

Bringing religion into Punk/Hardcore has always been looked at, weirdly. Both bad and good has come from bands who have put their personal faith into their music. At times, the idea of “Faith” being sang has come off as pushy and unwanted. But there are a few bands who can whole heartily put their love for Hardcore and their faith into songs, and make it a masterpiece. One, obviously is the all mighty “krishnacore” band 108.

Threefold Misery is an album that showcases how one band can mix religion and breakdowns in such a manner, that I get goosebumps for every songs. I always thought Threefold Misery was the big “BANG” before they disbanded. Almost like a, “Hey this is what you’re gonna be missing now we aren’t a band.” type of thing. Luckily, the band has got back together and plays here and there, which makes my dream of seeing them live more than possible. I’ll just leave their link here, so you can discover how amazing this album is.

http://www.mediafire.com/?7s796zgdr126b9n

Development - Winter's EP

Pop Punk; a genre that can get a whole lot of mix feelings from many people. Seems likes within the last few years, it has taking on a whole new life. Not to say you have to like it or even agree about it, but when kids start to wear “Pop Punk saved my life” on social media outlets or wearing “Pop Punk Isn’t Dead” Shirts (even though I don’t remember anyone really saying it’s dead), the genre has expanded to be a whole life of its own. And with their journey just started, Development is on the right path to bring pride and hopefully a new life into the scene.

Hailing from my home state of Arizona, Development brings a sound not always heard from a “Pop Punk” band. The “Winter’s EP” sounds more like an unreleased Title Fight material, rather than a Wonder Years exact rip off band. With smooth and solid sounding instrumentals backing a rough and raspy vocal delivery, Development has already moved for away from their peers of the same genre.

If you’re a fan of later Title Fight, Crime In Stereo and Make Do and Mend, then Development’s “Winter’s EP” is the album you’re looking for. I mean, with a total play time of just over ten minutes, how is checking out this EP a band thing??

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Development/352934054727095

http://www.mediafire.com/?s8xpdjgv698ssb1