Folly ““Insanity Later”” (Triple Crown Records) I’m sure you are familiar with the lucrative practice of being a “crossover act.” Well, that being said, the Ricky Martin’s and J. Lo’s of the world may be appalled at their newest counterpart.…
Out To Win “Persist and Destroy” (Triple Crown Records) The artists formerly known as Mushmouth are back with a new name and a fresh sound to boot on this six-track EP. While Mushmouth fit into the more traditional metal scene…
Small Town Hero / Voice of Reason ““Things to do in Connecticut when you are dead”” (Triple Crown Records) A handful of songs from two decent indie rock bands. Small Town Hero has a great bass pushed sound and dual…
Hot Rod Circuit ““If It’s Cool With You, It’s Cool With Me”” (Triple Crown Records) Somebody get vocalist Andy Jackson some Prozac. Fast. If you’ve just broken up with your girlfriend, dress in black, have a meticulously trimmed goatee, and…
Various Artists ““The Worldwide Tribute to The Real Oi”” (I Scream Records / Triple Crown Records) “TWTTTRO” contains some of today’s best hardcore bands paying a long overdue tribute to their Oi forefathers. Oi developed in the late 70s-early 80s in…
Skarhead ““NY Thugcore: The Hardcore Years 1994-2000”” (Triple Crown Records) Skarhead. The name seems so tough, they have really seen the thug life. I am terrified that I might get a beat-down. New York style hardcore with all of it’s…
Comin’ Correct “In Memory Of” (Triple Crown Records) “In Memory Of” unleashes inner angst unseen in hardcore for years. Fueled by the loss of Rick Healey’s father to cancer, this album touches off deep sentiments and blasts into rounds and…
Death Threat “For God and Government” (Triple Crown Records) Do you ever watch those “World’s Strongest Man” competitions on ESPN? Of course not-they’re redundant and boring. Sometimes I feel hardcore gets trapped in that same “anything you can do I…
Northstar “Is This Thing Loaded?” (Triple Crown Records) Pop Punk bands don’t come from Alabama everyday. Actually, the only band I’ve ever knowingly heard from Alabama was called Alabama. Northstar must have practiced their instruments in between helping ma and…
xDisciple A.D.x “The Revelation” (Triple Crown Records) Overtly religious ‘Lake Effect Hardcore’? And, honestly, the Linkin Park rap-along thing is not a viable tool for bands anymore. 311 did it so long ago, and it wasn’t new then. Anyway, screaming,…