While it’s a good thing that some hardcore/emo kids will start getting into stuff like this, it’s a much better idea for them to just pick up the real thing.
The intellectual content of their compositions lives up to its literary counterpart, never conforming to pop-punk standards and always trying something new.
Strife was one of the leaders in the ’90s hardcore scene. With their recent demise, it’s only reasonable to put out a collection of songs previously unreleased.
Twisted Dwid is prepared for the millennium. He’s got his “new” band, Integrity 2000, and he will crush all other metal bands on earth when Y2K kicks in.
Although new vocalist Artie Phillie (ex-Milhouse) takes a while to get used to (he gave up his spazz growls for a traditional roar), his voice fits in.
“This is how we live. We don’t give a shit what you think. If you don’t like it, get the fuck out of the way.” We write horrible imitation Biohazard songs.
Where songs on Building were crammed with emotion, this new batch seem tired and stricken with ADD. Mid to slow tempos, accompanied by over-saturated guitars.