I really waited for this record after I saw On a Solid Rock�s gigs and heard the mp3's from this 7". My expectations weren�t low, but I knew this record wouldn't be a disappointment. And it wasn't.
On A Solid Rock plays excellent Hardcore with Metal and Emo influences, it sounds really unique. Don't expect that those Emo influences are some kind of crying blah blah. I would say you can hear the Emo influences because these guys are doing this with their heart.
The vocals are quite melodic but angry at the same time. Singer, Tume, does it very well. I also like those backing vocals by guitarist, Tapsa. Jussi does some great bass parts and Pete and Tapsa are doing their job very well too.
Members of this band have several bands from both their past and their present. I think I should mention Defend where Tapsa played bass, Pete played drums, and Tume sung. Jussi plays bass and he was a guitarist in a Street Punk / Oi! band, Royal Family. But it's impossible to compare this to their other bands. These guys are also drug-free if that matters to you when you buy records.
The lyrics are good. They are stories of this world and their points of views. It seems Tume has really written them from his heart.
I like it when a title has something to do with the cover art like this one. By the way, the cover art is by Ville Angervuori who we have also borrowed pics from for our site.
It's really hard to find anything to criticize so I won't do it just because there must be something bad. That's stupid whining. I'm sure this record will take many rounds on my turntable.
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. No Antibiotic Will Heal Us From ThisSide B:
1. Let It Die