It has got to feel good to be associated in any way to Solid State Records coming into this new century. Just based on their European 2000 releases alone, this is going to be an amazing year for Solid State mania. Blindside lived up to the hype, and even surpassed it in some ways, with their new one, and now it is time for Selfmindead to come correct. HooBoy, don't you worry about that. Can you spell "brutal" boys and girls? Can you spell "blistering," "massive," "triumphant," and "thicker than flu spit?" I don't think I can even begin to describe this album in any specific details, safest to say that it will kick your [multiple expletives].
American hardcore and metal suddenly have a lot of catching up to do, as Selfmindead make their brand of torture completely respectable. That's all I have to say, this album speaks for itself. If you don't get it, someone who isn't a loser wuss will.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #82Reviewed by Ben MengdenStrikingly powerful, this release easily supercedes their former release. Heavy throughout, they have evolved from a tech metal band to a more up and close hardcore band with some definite metal roots. Selfmindead has apparently evolved into a more mature less complex, but stronger band. It almost seems that they have come back to what would be classified as an older sound without the frills.…Art for the Ears 2000Reviewed by Marco PovervestHere's another Swedish hardcore product and if you listen to it, you'll know that hard is the core of their business! Just give it a listen: The screams are almost like shrieks and they are fond of playing dual tones (I mean, playing one note with two strings) which generates a dissonant effect. There is some aggressiveness in the songs though it's not fast stuff. Still the music offers a variety…The Phantom Tollbooth 2000Reviewed by Michial FarmerNorway's Selfmindead describes their sound as "emo-core." You know what that means--tortured, screamed vocals over a distorted bed of guitars, with a melodic riff thrown in here and there. The band's image is certainly more emo than hardcore--the three men posing for pictures in the liner notes all have greasy hair, are thin, and wear hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans. The music, however, is…Similar sounding releases
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