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Our Times
Our Times

Headcount (2006) Michael

Our Times – Our Times cover artwork
Our Times – Our Times — Headcount, 2006

Buffalo has a rich history as far as hardcore goes. In recent years things have been a bit stagnant, but bands like Dead Hearts and Our Times are looking to change that. Our Times are a straightedge band that play ultra-fast hardcore punk. Musically, I could see them fitting in with the Youngblood Records catalog. They've got that youth-crew revival sound, but with an extra edge to it - no pun intended. Lyrically, they cover the typical scene topics for the most part. But I must commend the band for their song "X's Aren't Everything." A lot of times straightedge bands take a "holier than thou" approach, but Our Times have opted for the high road by declaring "X's aren't everything / it's more than what's on your hand / it's about keeping it fucking positive." And the band gets bonus points for writing a song about being zombies and eating your flesh!

7.0 / 10Michael • August 29, 2006

Our Times – Our Times cover artwork
Our Times – Our Times — Headcount, 2006

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