This split 7" between two intriguing Finnish hardcore bands that I've written about here in the past (both of whom eschew the sheer brutality for which the Finnish scene is often known these days) came out last year as a split release between the Finnish labels Deaf Forever and Brown Records. Lighthouse Project kicks things off with three tracks of their generally fast-paced melodic hardcore with uniquely searing vocals that still manage to capture some feeling and melody to match the tone of the music. For the most part the song structures follow a straightforward path, but there are some shifts in tonality and pacing to keep things from stagnating. Satura Lanx then follows with two tracks of their own, which actually sound a little more straightforward and energetic this time out—not unlike the Lighthouse Project material, but with a subtly rocked out vibe buried underneath the pounding basslines and palm-muted melodic hardcore riffs. It's still a little dirtier and more aggressive overall, but they definitely seem to have focused their approach a bit, and the songs certainly deliver. This split actually marks Satura Lanx's final release, as they unfortunately called it quits late last year. It's only about a 12-minute record, but both bands serve up great tracks with no filler, so it's a damn enjoyable listen that continues to demonstrate that the Finnish hardcore scene has a lot of different styles to offer.
Lighthouse Project "Freezing to Death"
Satura Lanx "The Higher You Climb, the Harder You Fall"
I'm a little late in getting around to covering this one (Sorry, Samuli!), so the 7" is already sold out from both of the labels. Act fast if you're interested in getting your hands on a copy!
Comments
I like Lighthouse more. Sounds more confident. Has that modern hardcore sound that everybody is jumping on these days wich is quite irratating but they don’t over use eigth notes and they add some darkness there and more intense vocals than most.
Not too much into Satura. Also not super interested in the vocal style.
Would buy this split though. Big ups to SA for releasing euro bands!
5.8.2008 | By Birkir
SA hasn’t released this, but they are selling it, so everyone buy one. This is really good split, both bands are putting out great songs. If you liked LHP on this one but wish more “darkness” on their material Birkir, check out their new LP, Gift. They got a new 7”/DVD -coming up also soon so look out for that! RIP Satura Lanx.
5.21.2008 | By xMarkusxKTL