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Antillectual
Waves

Square of Opposition (2007) Michael

Antillectual – Waves cover artwork
Antillectual – Waves — Square of Opposition, 2007

Straightforward hardcore/punk. That is what The Netherlands' Antillectual offers up on Waves. This 7" features three new songs and three songs from their previous full-length.

Antillectual serves up fast-paced hardcore punk with melody streamlined into the songs' structures. Musically I'd compare them to Strike Anywhere or Rise Against, but with a more coarse vocal delivery. The three new songs are a bit more melodic than those of their previous recording. One thing that is consistent is the social-political consciousness that is found in the lyrics.

The only downfall to these songs is that they're already a year old as the recording was originally released to coincide with their U.S. tour last Summer. The good news is that Antillectual just released a brand new full-length in Europe. Hopefully someone wises up and releases it in the states. If not, time to import!

7.5 / 10Michael • May 2, 2008

Antillectual – Waves cover artwork
Antillectual – Waves — Square of Opposition, 2007

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