Vessel / Outcry
My Only Solace
Reviewed by David M. Pogge
Attention all hardcore fans: as quickly as you can, run up to your attic, dig up Grandma Agnes' turntable, dust it off and get your little brothers ready for a family mosh pit. These are two good bands from Ohio serving up quite a dish of dissonant delights. Vessel creates an interesting hybrid of straight forward hardcore with hints of Rage/EDL. Imagine if Focused got a little more technical and vocalist Tim Mann delivered his throaty heartfelt vocals in a more punchy, almost rapcore style. Outcry grabs the listener by both ears and relentlessly pounds the Gospel into his skull with their fast / slow old school hardcore sound. Fans of early Zao and the later Strongarm material are strongly advised to give this a listen. To order this 7", send $3 to: Mike Fealko, 137 Washington Ave, Niles, OH 44446