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America’s Dirty Thirtys and A Warm Gun…

America's Dirty Thirtys - Movement For TomorrowOn Yellow Dog Records comes "Movement For Tomorrow" from California's America's Dirty Thirtys (who have since changed their name to the more fitting Attack Disarm Takeover, or simply A.D.T. for short)—a band said to play "UK styled D-beat hardcore mixed up with The Exploited". And I'd say that's a pretty good call, as these 12 tracks of solidly performed and recorded hardcore/punk clock in at less than 25 minutes and take the straightforward punch and attack (but not the heaviness) of the contemporary D-beat style and toss in a more rocked out punk undercurrent with some quick, acerbic lead runs and zippier arrangements that do sort of remind of The Exploited's earlier work—just with slightly gruffer vocals. As is often the case with this niche of hardcore/punk, there's really nothing new here, but hey, it sounds strong, the songwriting is solid, I dig the force of the vocals, and there are at least minuscule little bits and pieces of what these dudes are doing that keep it from being a one-sided listen or what have you. So... a short but sweet and enjoyable listen, when all is said and done. Oh, and despite the fact that complete lyrics aren't included, there are some promising snippets in the booklet, too.

Can you weep and still be a man? Watch the world cry and understand...

America's Dirty Thirtys "No Fucking Way"
America's Dirty Thirtys "Roll Against the Power"

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A Warm Gun - Panic in the Face of TimeAlso on Yellow Dog Records is "Panic in the Face of Time", from Baltimore, MD's A Warm Gun, who I had never heard of before. They blaze through 13 tracks of short, fast, furious hardcore/punk in less than 20 minutes—with a grinding metallic edge that amps up the heaviness and gives the album a different sort of vibe as a whole. Only one track passes the two-minute mark, but they're definitely building upon an array of influences, from old school NYHC sounding power chords to straightforward fast blasting rhythms or the occasional tinge of sinister dissonance. The lead vocals also have a unique sound to 'em, with an aggressive sort of snarl that doesn't take things over the top—granted there are also some fierce high-end sneers (and sparse low growls) that, when present, definitely lean more towards a grindcore sort of aesthetic. I don't really care for the cover art at all (the material deserves something a bit more... I don't know... fitting, I suppose), but the recording is nice and crisp and the writing/performances are right on the mark. I have no idea if this is the band's first "full-length" or what, but I'll be curious to see where they end up. Not bad!

A Warm Gun "Opposing Views"
A Warm Gun "No Guidance"

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Comments

  1. I picked that A Warm Gun LP up when Profane Existence was having a huge sale, I think it was like 3 dollars. I’d never heard them at that point, but for 3 dollars I was definitely not loosing anything to take a chance. I was definitely happy about it, they’re awesome.

    A.D.T., I don’t really care for ‘em.

    2.22.2007 | By Carlzilla

  2. A fantastic punk rock update. Really good stuff.

    2.23.2007 | By Lieutenant Roast A Botch

  3. Fuckin Wicked, Buy It!

    8.4.2007 | By Greg D

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