Endstand is probably the best hardcore band at these days in Finland. They have been for a couple of years. Endstand was the band that led me to world of Hardcore.
Comparing this album to their earlier stuff, I think their sound on this record is more advanced. The sound is not quite so raw and the songs have more melody and are more rock. I love their earlier stuff and I love their new stuff. The sound is pure. Now it's possible to concentrate on only the guitar or bass.
The lyrics are written they way I think is best: political but not preachy.
I haven't ever heard a bad Endstand song and this record is no exception. All of the songs are good, but my favorites are �Dead Flies Off the Window Sill� and �The Fuel�. In my opinion the last song �Someone Is Watching You�� was too heavy. It's a damn good way to end the record (organs play at the end of the song), but I guess I'm too impatient; often I press stop-button before the last song ends. The backing vocals are very good. It's kind of hard to explain but it's like the backing vocals sing one line. I don't know if anyone understands what I�m trying to say, but it sounds really great.
I can recommend this CD to the people who don't usually listen punk or hardcore. I give it an �A�!
Track List:
1. Promise Not to Stay Quiet