When I really started to get into Hardcore it started with
more old school bands (Insted, Sick Of It All, Dag Nasty, Etc.) but then I
stated coming across more newer bands (American Nightmare, Where Eagles Dare,
Hope Con.) as I looked up labels, bands and what not. But while discovering
what Hardcore had to offer, I found myself right in the middle of the 90’s.
From the super heavy, almost devilish bands, to the super de duper emotional;
the 90’s had it all. But that 90’s Youth Crew sound always got to me (I blame Ten
Yard Fight) and since I was a really young lad, all the way till today, that’s
my go to spot for Hardcore. So it’s always good to hear bands who sound brings
that 90’s feeling back, and I found that with Test Of Time. Bringing the spirit
of ’95, Test Of Time make me feel like I’m a stupid kid again.
My first introduction
to Test Of Time happen while talking to one of the member’s (who also plays in
Collision: http://earsstillringing.blogspot.com/2012/06/collision-collision-demo-summer-sampler.html)
and he gave me a heads up on the band. Fast forward two months, and this demo
still plays constantly on my iPod.
From start to finish, Inclusion plays SO well. The
whole album brings so much in so little time. From the “Intro/Test Of Time”
making this build up, and “Change the Rules” blasts you into the rest of the
album. Honestly, “Open Door” sounds like the first time I listened to Better Than A Thousand and “Square One”
takes a huge left turn and is very unexpected, very melodic but very welcomed.
And as I was looking for a link to a Facebook or something, I seen that a cover
of the Germ’s “What We Do Is Secret”
was added, so it’s like this band just loves to give awesome surprises. Inclusion
feels more like an awesome set then some recordings.
Oh and did I forget to
mention that Todd Pollock fronts this band? Told you they just give and give.
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