The third full length album from the guys of Stretch Arm Strong rotates in my CD-player. The band was started back in 1993 and after eight years they prove to be standard-bearers for the hardcore scene. Their music seems to be the perfect blend of emotion, melody and sheer power. It's energetic hardcore with loud screaming vocals, gang vocals, and with a punk rock attitude to it. A Revolution Transmission is a self produced masterpiece. It was mixed by Ryan Greene who worked for bands like NOFX and Lagwagon too. The disc is also enhanced which means you can find some extras when you put the disc into the CD Rom player of your computer. There are explanations of all the lyrics, photos, wallpapers and some video footage of their 2000 European tour and from the studio. However, I couldn't get the video stuff working on my computer. So, this is a top notch album though it's hard to say which songs are best as they all rock!
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #90Reviewed by Jason DoddThere is a reason that Stretch Arm Strong can uncontestedly OWN a muggy, sweltering afternoon stage at Cornerstone. It is the same reason that they can pull a surprise "opening set" for Strongarm's final performance at same Bushnellian festival, and steal a good portion of the now-legendary (weep) thunder. The only thing without reason about Stretch is the fact that bands like Snapcase and…Decapolis 2001Reviewed by Nate BaileyThis is Stretch Arm Strong's third full-length release. They have gained a massive following of devoted fans through their intense live shows with bands such as The Hope Conspiracy and Brother's Keeper. "A Revolution Transmission" is everything you expect from SAS and more. Building on their traditional foundation they have added a more musical and mature sound. There are more harmonies, more…Decapolis 2001Reviewed by Travis PersaudThis is Stretch Arm Strong's third full-length release. They have gained a massive following of devoted fans through their intense live shows with bands such as The Hope Conspiracy and Brother's Keeper. This is one of the best and purest "hardcore" albums I've heard in a long while. Stretch Arm Strong is one of those unique bands that are able to have insanely intense and aggressive songs, and…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Olin JenkinsStretch Arm Strong (three words, not two), hardcore punk underground band from Columbia, South Carolina, is back with its familiar style, but A Revolution Transmission is a slightly more versatile musical departure from their last two full-length projects, Rituals of Life and Compassion Fills the Void. The guys include their true-to-form, familiar, welcome-to-the-mosh-pit configuration with very…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Josh SpencerMore of the same creative juxtaposition of hardcore with indie rock and a pinch of metal, though perhaps not as fresh or as aggressive as their Solid State debut (they had an earlier independent release also). The songs might be more diverse, with more actual singing and even some piano, but it's not different enough to turn off old fans or bring in new ones. Their most compelling moments are…Similar sounding releases
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