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The Shell Corporation
Time And Pressure

Solidarity (2012) Aaron H

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The Shell Corporation – Time And Pressure — Solidarity, 2012

I glorious little EP fell into my lap, thanks to my editor. It’s the Time & Pressure EP from The Shell Corporation. It’s a beautiful little set of fast melodic punk songs in the same vein as Bigwig and The Explosion. They don’t mind throwing in surprises as well.

The first track, “Shit Just Got Real, Son” is a fast paced introduction to the EP. The following, “Not For Me,” has a short acoustic prelude then bursts into a catchy number. I admit, I would have been fine with it just being an acoustic track. Next up is the single, “Looking for a War” which adapts a poem from WB Yeats (except for the chorus). The band changes things on “Nonviolence Is a Luxury,” by taking some inspiration from Joe Strummer for a reggae-punk song. “Organize the Committee” is a little more poppy compared to the rest of EP. “Seantonamo’s Lament” combines the reggae bit from earlier with the more punk sound heard throughout the EP for a great closer.

You’re never too late to review a great EP. The Shell Corporation rocked it. Time & Pressure has some great hooks, riffs, and lyrics worthy of your time. Pick it up now!

8.0 / 10Aaron H • June 24, 2013

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The Shell Corporation – Time And Pressure — Solidarity, 2012

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