bullet3 Let’s talk At The Drive-In and Refused.

January 11th, 2012

Best start to a year ever? At The Drive-In deciding to play some shows and Refused breaking a 14 year silence? Hell (Paso) yes. Two bands that both shaped the sound of punk in different ways have returned. For nostalgic purposes and because I’ve got nothing to write about at the moment due to listening [...]

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bullet3 Keep It Fast Top Albums of 2011

December 31st, 2011

I’m not going to do a gig rundown, because I didn’t attend that much this year. However, Hot Snakes, The Bronx, Death From Above 1979, Taking Back Sunday and Johnny Foreigner were all excellent, as were any bands I forgot about (it’s been a long year). I have to say though, this has been one [...]

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bullet3 *Checks Watch* 2011. Tracks. Best. End.

December 20th, 2011

These aren’t in order – it’s just the way I wrote them.
Fucked Up – Queen Of Hearts (‘David Comes To Life’)
I don’t get why people dislike the vocals on Fucked Up. All the best punk bands have a dude that sounds like a bear for a singer: The Bronx (shaved), Paddy from Dillinger Four and [...]

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bullet3 Down I Go – Gods

November 18th, 2011

Band – Down I Go
EP – Gods
Label – Shelsmusic
Release date – 7 November
Sounds like – flying too close to the sun, carrying the weight of the world, the kraken devouring a princess, transforming yourself into a horse.
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“I will chase you through the sea forever and ever.”
So the band known as Down I Go will soon [...]

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bullet3 Rock Sound CD 100% Volume: 154

November 1st, 2011

An interesting mix this month. Four Year Strong, Crazy Arm and A Loss For Words fly the flag of punk rock with relentless enthusiasm and maniacal delight, whilst La Dispute turn hardcore upside-down; Trapped Under Ice completely stamp all over it and Lifeless win the award for ‘funniest band I’ve heard in ages.’  Props to [...]

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