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FOB record ode to their roots, and turn in the most listenable record of their career. It rests, sonically, between the Descendants "All", Gorilla Biscuits first 7", and early Samiam. Yes, that good. The sparse production via Ryan Adams adds a delightful veneer of analog rust, not unlike early Cruz records releases, or Bad Brains ROIR. As far as the 8 barnburner tracks of melodiccore mayhem... Had they been released in the Summer of 89, the neo-Youth Crew set would jock this the way they do Touche Amore or Defeater. The indisputable bestie on this dual platter opus, Caffiene Cold, turns in anthemic Samiam cum GB with soul vocals and HIV catchy melodicism. Forget Pete Wentz and his bragadocio. Forget the Mtv, Tiger Beat image. FOB prove that Hardcore is still deep in their Kinderpunk bones, and they execute with aplomb. Screw 2 thumbs up. I give this 2 fingers in the air and a circlestorm.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTINGS
Joe
A1 We Were Doomed From The Start (The King Is Dead)
A2 Art Of Keeping Up Disappearances
Patrick<
B1 Hot To The Touch, Cold On The Inside
B2 Love, Sex, Death
Andy
C1 Eternal Summer
C2 Demigods
Pete
D1 American Made
D2 Caffeine Cold
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