The National Acrobat

Although The National Acrobat hold historical status within the music scene of their hometown Louisville, KY, they are largely unappreciated by hardcore kids who have been unknowningly ripping off their style for years. I can't really even begin to describe how good this record is and give it the proper credit it deserves, because it really was so far ahead of its time. I can say this though, can the band that spawned Coliseum, Young Widows, Black Cross and Breather Resist be bad?

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Favorite Track: Eyes The Size Of Organs

Rating: 9 Out Of 10

End Of A Year - We Understand Europeans Are A Sexual People

End Of A Year is back again with their familiar yet spot on style of DC Dischord style punk rock, this time with three new songs and one cover. While their sound has not changed dramatically, their song writing has definitely improved & these tracks are by far my favorite tracks that they have recorded. The only complaint I have about this recording is that I wish this had been a full length instead of just a 7" but if this is a taste of things to come from this band, you surely will not be disappointed.

Favorite Track: Let's Grow Old And Fat Together

Rating: 8.5 Out Of 10

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LOCAL MUSIC MIX VOLUME I

For my first post on this blog I wanted to do something just a little different to start off with. I made a little mix of a few of my favorite local bands, some past & some present. This is the first installment of the local mixes I will be making. I hope whoever downloads this gives all the artists a fair & honest listen. If you enjoy the artist, go and support them.

The tracklisting is as follows:

1-Gunslinger - Go Big or Go Home

2-Robots and Empire - Stampede

3-Burden Of Arms - The Dreamers

4-Severed Ties - The Strangling

5-Inner Dam - Dying Inside

6-Better Days - Bright Nights

7-Nobs - Paint Her Dead

8-When Dreams Die - Closure

9-Red Devil Suit - Whores and Cowards

10-Measured In Grey - Cigarettes and Whiskey

11-Ranges - Thunderfuck

12-Drowning Room - Sunday's Best

13-In Anchorage - The Emporer




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Hope you enjoy!

Antlers

Antlers is a group out of RVA with a DC sound. Think Faraquet, Don Caballero, and By The End Of Tonight with a laid back southern sound. Their tighten woven, mathy, intricate sound doesn't loose punk credibility with driving rhythms mixed with fun sing-a-longs to keep things interesting. This largely instrument record pushes what can be defined as 'punk' with sparse group singing and a great blend of diverse instruments. Their self titled debut release on Rorschach Records is a great record that will keep even a distracted listener attentive.

Favorite Track: Dogwood

Rating: 8 Out Of 10

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