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    Blindside

    Blindside

    Reviewed by tedcore

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    Label self-releasedGarlic Press #4September 1996
    hardcorepunkgrindcore

    With a very original sound and vocals reminiscent of Skipline, they rip & tear through 8 tracks of punk and grind influenced hardcore. The best element of this record is the lyrics. Combine the militance of Earth Crisis and Christianity and you have Blindside's lyrics. In 'Rebirth of Anger' they state "I have no tolerance for your complaining...my fuse is now burning, the heads are all turning to witness...the rebirth of anger" There is also a definite sXe message in the song 'What We've Become' which tackles issues like marijuana legalization, sex education, violence and the issue of masturbation. and that's just in one song. Although this is an indie release, it is available in circular digital format with a very attractive and professional looking booklet. The album itself sounds very professional.

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