A.L.F.E creates guitar tones that are more metal than hardcore (and at variable points bring to mind a myriad of hard bands). The hardcore breakdowns are not lost, though. The vocals are what sort of perplexed me on this disc, at times I thought the screams conveyed a certain Locust feel (which is boss), but then at other times I thought the guy just had a frog in his throat, either way it made for some interesting listening. A.L.F.E. attempts to put in all the elements that make this type of hard music good into their recording. I'll let you be the judge of if they pull it off. Visit www.aloveforenemies.com
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The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Len NashALFE's name comes from the bible verse, Matthew 5:44. Nothing fancy, that's the way A Love for Enemies would like it. Just plain, straight-to-the-point breakdown hardcore, that's what they do, at least for Broken Pledge, that is. Their first release was more of a metal sound, then over time their music has been evolving towards this sound; Long Island, New York breakdown hxc fury. ALFE may be at…Similar sounding releases
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