05.11.2008, 21:01
VÖ: 2008
Genre: Hardcore
Label: Halo Of Flies Records
Herkunftsland: USA
Tracklist:
01. Disbelief
02. The Hate The Hollow
03. Disgrace
04. Neglect
05. Obituary
06. A Smaller World
07. Free Us From...
08. Disowned
09. Asleep
Zitat:As I first heard Milwaukee”™s Protestant on their As Dead As We Look release and now their latest full length, I”™m more confident in anointing this group as the heir to the mantle left by Cursed; crumbling, antagonistic and sludgy but intelligent hardcore with a few segments of well placed and thoughtful ambience, all wrapped up in a nasty, gritty production and a merciless vocal assault.(Quelle: teethofthedivine.com)
With plenty of splits, 7”³ and other such DIY releases under their belt, its good to hear an actual collection of songs designed for a the bands second full LP/CD release as it comes together more coherently and delivers a complete and more fluid set of songs.
Look no further than openers “Disbelief” and “The Hate, The Hollow” for a six and a half minute look into Protestant”™s sound: earthy, caustic power chords broken up by a back breaking lurches and pain fueled vocals. “Disgrace” initially slows things down with a somber chug before unleashed a bitter torrent and an eventual, song ending calamitous groove. “Neglect” goes straight for the jugular while “Obituary” shows the band again slowing down to a creepy, somber ooze before again exploding in fury. “Free Us From”¦” just rips with savagery and “Disowned” is the albums ”˜catchiest” track while 6 minute closer “Asleep” has a rangy, hazy ending few minutes that serves as a modicum of respite.
Folks, this is no nonsense, no frills, no trends hardcore from a hardworking, DIY ethic band that has no desire to be rock stars and an equally DIY hard working label-check ”˜em out
Meine Wertung: 7.5/10
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