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Lighten Up
I'd Rather be Snoring

Brain Drain (2007) Michael

Lighten Up – I'd Rather be Snoring cover artwork
Lighten Up – I'd Rather be Snoring — Brain Drain, 2007

Philadelphia is always shooting out new hardcore bands. Lighten Up is one of the more recent products of the city of endless hardcore. The members of this four-piece likely have extensive collections of Revelation and Dischord records, or at least that's what one would guess while listening to their music.

I'd Rather be Snoring is five tracks of super fast-paced hardcore with a dash of melody in it. Stylistically I would compare Lighten Up most closely to Paint it Black. They both play fast paced hardcore that is obviously aggressive, but at the same time showcases a tender size. Lyrically the band tackles topics of concern that would plague a kid in his mid-twenties that is super into hardcore.

This is a promising release from Lighten Up, though it is still rough around the edges. They've been writing since this was originally recorded over two years ago, so look out for their full-length that drops later this year.

6.5 / 10Michael • February 14, 2008

Lighten Up – I'd Rather be Snoring cover artwork
Lighten Up – I'd Rather be Snoring — Brain Drain, 2007

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