Review: Blackout Shoppers – Pass Out [2008]

Long overdue, prolific NYC punk troupe Blackout Shoppers have unleashed a proper album in the form of PASS OUT. Overflowing with the spirit of the NYC underground prior to the gentrification of the LES, this tenacious 20 track assault embraces hardcore punk’s roots and NYHC mayhem to kick up a sterling showcase of sneering anarchic […]

Review: Ghostlimb – Bearing And Distance [2008]

California hardcore punk trio Ghostlimb pour a lifetime of aggressions into their 18-minute, 15-track disc BEARING AND DISTANCE. Featuring a flurry of short, sharp, and succinct strikes, this squad relentlessly rips out tracks like “Ruins” and “The Force That Gives Us Meaning,” tearing through speakers with an imminent impact that requires immediate attention. Keeping the […]