Iron Lung-Exposed 7"

Iron Lung is probably one of the only bands that deserves all the hype that surrounds them. On this one sided 7" they burn through 3 songs like they were made of napalm with all the best starts, stops, breakdowns and noise you crave.

Two original songs with lyrics that are a true homage to the sadness, hate, fear, and rottenness that fills up in the world every single day. The other song is a Sex/Vid cover which could be a tribute to their friends or an attempt to put them to shame, either way its a success.

A band made up of two dudes never sounded so full. Got a chance to see them live two times this past month on their tour with Slices and i can say that they are probably one of the best bands I have seen so far this year. Speaking of live shows that is the only way to get this puppy i believe it is a "Gig Only" vinyl, now on its second(?) press on red wax.

http://lifeironlungdeath.blogspot.com/

Thieves-Positive Vibrations 7"

Thieves is a newer band playing out of Raleigh NC, where recently a lot of kids have been inspired by bands old and new and are creating bands of their own as well as running a terrific scene that hosts some great shows.

Thieves wear their inspirations and influences on their sleeve and i can sense that there is a lot that they want to cover, this can be good or bad. Positive Vibrations is all over the place and i found the a-side kind of hard to follow, the songs just don't seem to go anywhere. The b side however comes together quite well and its the stronger side by far. It just seems to fit the band and the sound of the record better.

The production on Positive vibrations is probably my favorite part it comes across loud and chalk full of power while staying clean enough to suit the bands more melodic moments, the overall sound reminded me of the better Youth Brigade songs. Id give the a side on this thing a 2/5 and the b side a 3.5/5. If your looking for something thats abrasive with a little bit of melody and some fast thrashy parts that comes off with a real in your face attitude then this might be your thing.

Despite some flaws I have faith that this band can go on to do great things and i look forward to their next effort. Positive Vibrations was released by To Live a Lie records and Suburbanite records, 500 copies were pressed.

http://www.myspace.com/suburbaniterecords
http://www.tolivealie.com/

DIVORCE MONEY-S/T 7"

Divorce Money drops their 7" debut upon us and it is quite the single. Both the A and B side supply mid tempo jams that will have you nodding your head to them in no time. "Names" and "Use your imagination" are mixed with both catchy and demented parts.The sound strikes me as a garage or basement style recording delivering the raw sound of the instruments creating a very live atmosphere. This group wields pounding drums, distortion, and dry howling vocals(with little or no effects added to them) quite well. A great minimalist style punk, showing us that you can still come off out of control, wild, and furious with just a couple of riffs.

This is the 3rd release from Video Disease records. I would probably mark this one their second best release so far.

http://videodisease.blogspot.com/