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- Artist: The Casualties
- Album: Under Attack
- Label: Side One Dummy
- Year of Release: 2006
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- Reviewed by: mschmitt on 2006-09-07
RecommendScreamo has always seemed a sad joke. For one reason or another, even though it takes its own special kind of talent, screaming constantly feels like a cheap way to avoid having a decent vocalist. Given that, enter The Casualties. Punk-revivalists from the larger-than-life hair to the metal-studded leather jackets, The Casualties have come from their 1990 genesis to their latest release, Under Attack, kicking and screaming with British influenced aggressive attitudes all the way. All the punk/screamo stereotypes can be found here, unending hate towards everything (including your shoes in "World of Rumors"), power-packed guitar blast instrumentals that capture your ear initially but have you bored by the third track, and of course, the monotone scream-vocals that are almost laughable. It must be said however that The Casualties out-punk anyone. For those who can’t get enough of the spiky hair and pissy attitudes these guys should be your idols. No one screams the way The Casualties do, and their punk attitudes can be felt strongly through their music. For a pure-punk fan this should already be in your collection. Yet, if you feel more similarly to the author towards punk, this album is definitely not for you. It’s a clear case of genre choice, but one that couldn’t be easier.
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on 2006-12-14 TobythePunk Said:
A LOT better than their old stuff. Basically, this and On The Front Line are the only two Casualties albums worth listening to in my opinion. Definitely get it - it's awesome. I'm glad they've finally changed their lyrical style... They used to annoy the hell outta me, but now I think they rock. mmm. Cool. Very few bands can improve this much!
Rating: 10/10
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on 2006-10-17 TheBrokenHeartStillBleeds Said:
First of all, The Casualties are not screamo."There is at least one punk band that could care less about the radio. And at a time when punk has steered either into sugary pop or full on Nu metal territory, there is at least one band flying the flag for traditional street music." This album is street punk at its finest. Chock full of brutal guitars, breakneck drums and unbelievable bass lines, The Casualties can inspire a mosh in any country.For fans of this band, this album does not dissapoint in any way,but is also accessible to new fans as well. Yes, the vocals can be a bit monotonous at times, but then Jakes shredding guitar riffs pull you back in. Favorite tracks: The System Failed Is Again, On City Streets and Without Warning. Do yourself a favor and pick this album up.
Rating: 9/10
