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Tigers Jaw, Code Orange Kids, Self Defense Family and The World Is a Beautiful Place - 7" Split
While this split may at times stumble and fail to impress, it’s Tigers Jaw and TWIABP that prop it up on their shoulders to rise above the crowd of splits coming out around Record Store Day.
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August Burns Red and Silverstein - Four Minutes of Being Cool
In the past few years we have seen the resurrection of ‘emo’ occur parallel to the rise of the pop punk craze. Four Minutes of Being Cool is an imrpessive nod at two bands that planted the roots for the craze as well as proving that hardcore and emo can be interspersed in a way that is explosive and effective. While August Burns Red's contribution lets the split down slightly, Silverstein's cover of 'Coming Clean' is brilliant.
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Stone Sour - House of Gold & Bones part 2
Stone Sour put a clear full-stop on a bold two-part musical series. It sees the band push the boundaries a little further, with mostly positive results.
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Daylight - Jar
One could logically equate the evolution and maturity found on 'Jar' to that of the last efforts from Title Fight and labelmates Basement with most recent albums 'Floral Green' and 'Colourmeinkindness', respectively. The band hold onto the accessible catchiness, the driven, energetic passion and sombre lyrical content of their prior releases – kicking each up a notch as well as exploring a sound largely ignored in contemporary punk. In doing so, they've released of the most captivating records of the year thus far.
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Rob Zombie - Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor
'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor' certainly captures glipmses of the classic Rob Zombie at the start of his/their career. It's an entertaining album filled with rock and roll and metal vibes that also incorporate a dance/electronic feel, which allow for the album to be extremely catchy. All you want to do is sing along. Zombie has managed to create something very unique and memorable.
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Ceres - Luck (EP)
'Luck' establishes local new boys Ceres in an ideal manner. Five simple tracks that are relatable and enjoyable. That's always the main thing.
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Laura Stevenson - Wheel
A simultaneously ambitious and vulnerable record, Laura Stevenson develops something truly incredible throughout the 13 songs featured on 'Wheel'. Heartfelt and honest, it's almost worth purchase based on lyrics alone - that the album features beautifully crafted instrumentation that complements Stevenson's voice as well as it does makes it a must listen.
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Title Fight/Touche Amore - Split
Both Touche Amore and Title Fight have earned their place at the top of the post-hardcore pile, and it's this rather unique Record Store Day Split that proves it. A release that is sure to be on repeat for most of their fans, and may just be the push those unsure about jumping on the post-hardcore bandwagon closer to getting over the line.
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Frank Turner - Tape Deck Heart
Tape Deck Heart is everything a release should be for an artist this far into his career, and is an exceptional reminder of all that Frank Turner is capable of. While Tape Deck Heart may be difficult to top, Turner has won the returned dedication of his listeners.
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Deez Nuts - Bout It
Deez Nuts have crafted an album that is worthy of a listen. The band might have a relaxed and party persona, but the music is written and performed in a professional sense.



