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The Brutal Poetry Of Existence, by thrash metal band A.S.A., is a multi-dimensional album that delivers some angry screaming tracks (“Rancor,” “Overwhelmed”) and some with more melodic vocal alterations (“The Perfectionist”). “4571” showcases the band’s potential and diversity, surprisingly ending with a piano solo. The songs have powerful production, but this is a band better […]
Local CD Reviews
Bipolar is the latest LP from American Heritage, a Chicago collective that has weathered various lineup and label changes throughout its history. The band’s Escape Artist Records debut includes both new material and some previously unreleased tracks. American Heritage uses an onslaught of technical guitar work and odd time signatures to craft its math rock […]
Best Of Around Hear
Each January, we dedicate “Around Hear” to those low-profile local artists who are our favorites from the passing year — the results of our staff and freelancers combing clubs and stacks of CDs for more than the booze and adulation we normally receive. This is by no means an attempt to make a definitive guide […]
Around Hear
The rapid punk rock of After The Fight‘s debut LP, Basura Solamente, is a punchy, crisp set of 13 songs. “Video Tape Sex” and “Fool Me Twice” are more melodic than other tracks and showcase the band’s high frenzied energy the best. The dual vocals sound strained and out of tune at times, but ATF’s […]
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