A great thing about imports is that usually a band hones its craft really well before they get imported over as a musical representation of its country. Jacks of All Trades, while having already made a good impression the last couple years with its DIY material, have really made something special here for which Finland can be proud. Rap Rock is performed with the guitar and vocal muscle it should on songs like "Black List Of No Good" (a dead ringer for Papa Roach's "My Last Resort," and would catch the attention of a Faith No More fan). There are average moments, like "Child Missing," but they are outweighed by more aggressive, biting moments where I feel like ranting around the room and breaking stuff.
Editors' ratings - Doug 4/5, Jason 2/5
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