The Fix
At the Speed of Twisted Thought
Touch & Go (2006)
Let me begin by saying I have a soft spot for early '80s hardcore. There was something special that happened in those few short years that not only changed the face of punk rock forever, but also changed the face of all aggressive music to come. Everybody knows Minor Threat, Black Flag, Bad Brains, et al., but there were a lot of equally good bands that either fell through the cracks or were never too well known to begin with. The Fix could easily have gone the way of many other early '80s hardcore bands and been forgotten, but thankfully Touch & Go Records has released a discography CD for this exhilarating band. The Fix was to the Midwest hardcore scene and Touch & Go what Minor Threat was to the D.C. scene and Dischord. And The Fix is a prime example of hardcore punk in its early stages. But At the Speed of Twisted Thought is far more than just a history lesson. It is a blast of unpolished aggression that sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded. It captures the true spirit of hardcore, and speaks volumes at a time when the genre has become … Read more
Red Sparowes
Every Red Heart Shines Toward the Red Sun
Neurot (2006)
When one listens to instrumental music, he or she has room to think. This is exactly why you should listen … Read more
Send More Paramedics
The Awakening
In at the Deep End (2006)
The Awakening is the third offering from back-from-the-dead thrashers Send More Paramedics. Coming as a two CD set, the first … Read more
Estradasphere
Palace of Mirrors
The End (2006)
For a newcomer to the weird and wonderful world of Estradasphere, Palace of Mirrors is as good a starting point … Read more
Sunn 0))) & Boris
Altar
Southern Lord (2006)
Have you ever wondered what happens when two heavenly bodies get too close to each other? Usually in the scientific … Read more
