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Crooked Ways
Crimes of Passion

Last Anthem (2009) Jason

Crooked Ways – Crimes of Passion cover artwork
Crooked Ways – Crimes of Passion — Last Anthem, 2009

I have an unhealthy obsession with melodic hardcore bands and it's sad that when the term comes up in conversation I am bombarded with bands named Modern Life is War, The Carrier, and Killing the Dream. Although these bands are melodic and yes, they are hardcore, however this isn't exactly what I'm thinking about when it comes to melodic hardcore. Colorado's Crooked Ways however fit the bill to a "t". Crooked Ways plays fast catchy chest tapping hardcore with more hooks than a Peter Pan convention. If you like bands like Stretch Arm Strong or even the last With Honor album, you will love this EP. I know I did.

9.0 / 10Jason • December 10, 2009

Crooked Ways – Crimes of Passion cover artwork
Crooked Ways – Crimes of Passion — Last Anthem, 2009

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