http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/ Punk, Hardcore, Metal, Alternative Music News, Interviews and Reviews! http://www.killyourstereo.com/images/generic/kys.rss.image.jpg http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/ 100 112 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/859/pulled-apart-by-horses-tough-love/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/859/pulled-apart-by-horses-tough-love/ Pulled Apart By Horses claim they are a better band than before and ‘Tough Love’ proves it. From song-writing style and diversity to the sound in general, this record bumps the band up a level and is definitely something worth checking out. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:20:48 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/858/matt-pryor-may-day/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/858/matt-pryor-may-day/ Ignoring the irony of a singer complaining about his negative feelings towards the music industry and his career on an album that was funded by his fan base, ‘May Day’ is another example of Matt Pryor’s solid song writing abilities and something that fans of any other Pryor project should enjoy. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:20 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/857/aborted-global-flatline/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/857/aborted-global-flatline/ Aborted usher 2012 in with a typically trademark and consistent offering. 'Global Flatline' is a release one would expect nothing less from Aborted. It's intense, dark and overt. There will be metal albums that supersede this one throughout the course of the year, but in isolation, studio album seven is decent and doesn't feel tedious or forced in approach. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:10:28 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/856/lamb-of-god-resolution/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/856/lamb-of-god-resolution/ It would leave a bad taste in the collective mouths of listeners if 'Resolution' failed to set the early tone in 2012. Thankfully, the aforementioned release presents everything one would expect. 'Resolution' digs itself in and revels in a dense sound that will put a smile on fans faces as they surely headbang along. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:37:24 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/855/troubled-coast-ive-been-thinking-about-leaving-you-ep/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/855/troubled-coast-ive-been-thinking-about-leaving-you-ep/ A lot of reviews talk about how there is no unheard style of genre left these days for bands to be truly original, so the good bands can merely make something new out of things that already exist. If that is true then Troubled Coast do that extremely well, the underlying question that creates is, at what point does that statement become an excuse for blatant style and sound stealing? Without answering the question, the sounds in these four tracks have been heard before, but not together in this way, so if that is how you be “a good band” these days, Troubled Coast are a good band, and this is a strong, enjoyable EP. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:55:26 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/854/trent-reznor-atticus-ross-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-original-soundtrack/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/854/trent-reznor-atticus-ross-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-original-soundtrack/ Reznor is a natural when it comes to creating soundtracks. You need look no further than records like Nine Inch Nails' brilliant 'The Fragile' to see that the ability to create powerful landscapes and extreme dynamics have been present in his music for a long time. Couple that with the equally talented and minded Ross, and the people at the Oscars can start engraving the trophy name plates the minute that these guys fire up the computers in their studio. 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' may or may not be a front runner for film of the year already, but as far as movie scores go, we already have the winner. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:44:10 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/853/daylight-the-difference-in-good-and-bad-dreams/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/853/daylight-the-difference-in-good-and-bad-dreams/ On their third EP release in as many years, Daylight have refined the sound pioneered on ‘Sinking’ and ‘Dispirit’, purveying a style of melodic hardcore-punk cut deep with influences from the emo bands of the early 90s. Their Run For Cover Records debuts polishes down much of the rough-handed grit that characterised the production of their earlier material, resulting in an easily accessible release that drips with gripping, bitter poignancy. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:26:47 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/852/jacks-mannequin-people-and-things/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/852/jacks-mannequin-people-and-things/ 'People And Things' is a logical step for Jack's Mannequin as it combines the bright, pop tones of the band's debut 'Everything In Transit,' with the darker more serious side of 'The Glass Passenger' to create the group's most mature works to date. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:13:49 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/850/bottomfeeder-bottomfeeder-ep/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/850/bottomfeeder-bottomfeeder-ep/ It is clear from hearing these four tracks that Bottomfeeder are one of those rare little hardcore punk bands that have been created to deliver a powerful message but above all keep things simple and fun. If they manage to stick to this structure, we can look forward to some more great releases in the future. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:56:38 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/849/anthony-green-beautiful-things/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/849/anthony-green-beautiful-things/ ‘Beautiful Things’ is a much better record than ‘Avalon,’ mainly due to the deviation in sound and style between the tracks. Green seems to be finding, and experimenting with his comfort zones, as a solo artist, leaving his genre options open and hinting that the best is yet to come. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:21:10 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/848/young-statues-young-statues/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/848/young-statues-young-statues/ With their self-titled debut release, Young Statues have immediately set the standard exceptionally high. They have created a well-put together album made up of intricate layers that manage to clash and weave throughout every track. In a genre that is so tried, tested and repetitive, Young Statues have managed to create an album that brings something new and fresh to the table while still seeming comfortably familiar.  Young Statues is an album that ensures people are going to take notice. There aren’t many bands that set the bar so high on their first release. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:42:24 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/847/kid-is-qual-damn-son-ep/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/847/kid-is-qual-damn-son-ep/ Jack's Mannequin's fans will probably see Sullivan's name and check out Kid Is Qual out of curiosity, and it will be surprising if they stick around past the first two tracks of this EP. The idea of the band is interesting but there is no where near enough variance in this music to make it worthwhile. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:05:53 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/846/the-scene-aesthetic-the-days-ahead-ep/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/846/the-scene-aesthetic-the-days-ahead-ep/ The Days Ahead is a well rounded but short-lived EP. It thrives on its ability to be simple and stripped back while still sounding full and complete. Dual vocalists Bowley and de Torres prove that their vocals have the ability to stand at the forefront of their music, utilizing the simplest of instruments to carry them along. While there are moments of versatility, by the end of the EP the tracks seem to feel all too familiar. This is definitely an EP that will keep fans of the duo happy while also providing a small look into what The Scene Aesthetic can do, perfect for getting this duo the recognition they deserve and paving a path for another record. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:28:55 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/845/young-english-i-hate-my-friends-ep/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/845/young-english-i-hate-my-friends-ep/ Young English are a talented band who would be even more impressive if they could refine and explore the more original sounding points of their music. ‘I Hate My Friends’ is a tight EP that will do its job by catching people’s ears, but it is what the band do with their follow up full length that will be the make or break. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:46:45 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/844/angels-and-airwaves-love-part-two/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/844/angels-and-airwaves-love-part-two/ The 'Love' project has been executed slowly but efficiently and is the type of thing that many artists wish they could pull off as well as AvA have. The records, which make more sense in conjunction with the images of the film, actually stand alone quite well, which is a challenge that all movie inspired records face. AvA seem to have settled into a place which puts ego aside and as a result the solid rock music this band are capable of is able to shine through. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:13:31 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/843/diamond-dont-lose-your-cool/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/843/diamond-dont-lose-your-cool/ Diamond are on a winner, combining brilliant song writing with extremely tight performances, all wrapped up in a sound that will catch the ear of pretty much everybody who enjoys any kind of rock music. It will be a huge surprise if we do not see and hear bigger things from this band in the near future. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:58:00 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/842/wake-the-giants-hill-rd/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/842/wake-the-giants-hill-rd/ Western Sydney pop punk mainstays Wake The Giants have proven their readiness to emerge from the cocoon of their local scene with ‘Hill Rd’, a new single which marks the highest point in the band’s career to date. Moving beyond the easycore formula that characterised their earlier work, the track is washed over with lashings of pop sensibilities and punctuating, memorable hooks set against driving powerchords and catchy lead guitar phrases. ‘Hill Rd’ shows a band at the top of their game, paving the way towards a bright, prosperous future at the forefront of the genre. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:48:37 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/841/bush-the-sea-of-memories/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/841/bush-the-sea-of-memories/ The world certainly didn’t need a Bush reunion but on the other hand, probably won’t mind that it has happened either. ‘The Sea Of Memories’ is a record for all Bush fans to reminisce to but certainly won’t head anywhere near the direction of earning the group new fans or raising them back to the level of fame that they once enjoyed. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:17:28 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/840/lydia-paint-it-golden/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/840/lydia-paint-it-golden/ Lydia never really reached a point where fans would be too precious about the line-up or think that Antleman producing new music under the old band name would be sacrilegious, which allows everyone to sit back and enjoy ‘Paint It Gold’ for the excellent indie rock record that it is. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:57:32 +1100 http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/839/endless-heights-dream-strong/ http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/839/endless-heights-dream-strong/ Endless Heights have solidified their position within the Australian hardcore scene with the release of ‘Dream Strong’, a six-track EP reinforced by exceptional production values that moves far beyond anything the band has done before. This professionalism emphasises the musical accomplishment of the band’s songwriting on this release, juxtaposing soaring, angelic lead guitar phrases with driving chords and riffs that demonstrate large nods to the heavier sensibilities of the melodic hardcore genre. The end result is an EP bleeding with intense emotionality that never allows itself to stagnate. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:34:50 +1100