Blacklisted - Eccentrichine
genre: hardcore, grunge rock
released: Feb. 9, 2010
label: Deathwish Inc., Six Feet Under Records
After putting out a new album in 2009, Blacklisted continues to make music and tour, becoming known as one of the hardest working bands in hardcore music today. On the new album, No One Deserves to Be Here More Than Me, Blacklisted went away from their typical fast, angry hardcore sounds and wrote songs with more of a grunge, post-rock feel to them, broadening their horizons. With the new 4-song EP, Blacklisted has explored some more new sounds on Eccentrichine.
Many people complained about the new LP, saying it wasn't as heavy as their older material. Well, after listening to the new songs, I can see just how heavy NODTBHMTM really is, and how much softer their new music is, which is still head-banging material by many standards. Two of the songs on the EP are different versions of older songs with new twists thrown in (an electric version of The P.I.G. and an acoustic rendition of Wish with some new backing vocals). But as for the new songs, the sound is vastly different from any sound they've put out before. But if you liked the new album, you'll be sure to like the changes Blacklisted has made here on the new 7".
The opening song, Stones Throw, begins with distortion and a spoken word stanza with George Hirsch. As the song progresses, we introduce female backing vocals, until eventually the song breaks down and turns into a jam session, with Hirsch screaming some of the best lyrics he has ever written. His lyrics truly encompass a wide range of human emotion and can easily relate with many people who listen. On the title track, the band goes right into a two-step drum beat and give us the most melodic song they've ever written. The drums are the bass line are very catchy and the "do-do-do-do" lines in the choruses are the cherry on top. The guitars are great too, making for another winner.
There are a couple weak points, like when Hirsch tries to sing. I am the biggest Blacklisted fan out there, but George needs to stick to screaming and yelling. I've always seen Blacklisted as a high energy act, and simple singing isn't something I look for when I put these records on. But all and all, we've got another gem from the band called Blacklisted. Newer, more melodic, more accessible. They are clearly the head of their class and continue to expand their horizons with each new release. The bar never stops for Philadelphia's finest.
Favorite tracks: Stones Throw, Eccentrichine
For fans of: Swans, The Carrier, Dinosaur Jr.
genre: hardcore, grunge rock
released: Feb. 9, 2010
label: Deathwish Inc., Six Feet Under Records
After putting out a new album in 2009, Blacklisted continues to make music and tour, becoming known as one of the hardest working bands in hardcore music today. On the new album, No One Deserves to Be Here More Than Me, Blacklisted went away from their typical fast, angry hardcore sounds and wrote songs with more of a grunge, post-rock feel to them, broadening their horizons. With the new 4-song EP, Blacklisted has explored some more new sounds on Eccentrichine.
Many people complained about the new LP, saying it wasn't as heavy as their older material. Well, after listening to the new songs, I can see just how heavy NODTBHMTM really is, and how much softer their new music is, which is still head-banging material by many standards. Two of the songs on the EP are different versions of older songs with new twists thrown in (an electric version of The P.I.G. and an acoustic rendition of Wish with some new backing vocals). But as for the new songs, the sound is vastly different from any sound they've put out before. But if you liked the new album, you'll be sure to like the changes Blacklisted has made here on the new 7".
The opening song, Stones Throw, begins with distortion and a spoken word stanza with George Hirsch. As the song progresses, we introduce female backing vocals, until eventually the song breaks down and turns into a jam session, with Hirsch screaming some of the best lyrics he has ever written. His lyrics truly encompass a wide range of human emotion and can easily relate with many people who listen. On the title track, the band goes right into a two-step drum beat and give us the most melodic song they've ever written. The drums are the bass line are very catchy and the "do-do-do-do" lines in the choruses are the cherry on top. The guitars are great too, making for another winner.
There are a couple weak points, like when Hirsch tries to sing. I am the biggest Blacklisted fan out there, but George needs to stick to screaming and yelling. I've always seen Blacklisted as a high energy act, and simple singing isn't something I look for when I put these records on. But all and all, we've got another gem from the band called Blacklisted. Newer, more melodic, more accessible. They are clearly the head of their class and continue to expand their horizons with each new release. The bar never stops for Philadelphia's finest.
Favorite tracks: Stones Throw, Eccentrichine
For fans of: Swans, The Carrier, Dinosaur Jr.
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