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90
SPEED are the real deal, that much has been clear from the beginning, and this LP should and no doubt will be remembered as one of the defining records of a truly fantastic era of hardcore.
1y
80
The Australian upstarts cement their status as hardcoreโs most exciting band, with a debut album that stays true to their rapid-fire roots โ with the odd twist and turn.
1y
80
This is a truly exciting album in sound and prospect. These songs are clearly made to be performed live, and you can only imagine the extra level of power theyโll find when they play for bigger crowds.
1y
80
Far from a mere craze ... the quality and impact of these songs suggest Speed will be leading hardcore’s resurgence for the long-haul.
1y
Speed on their debut album deliver a pumpling punk project that even adds occasional singing moments to the album without sacrificing what makes it punchy. I found that this album doesn't have the issue of sounding too repetitive as the album length is on the shorter side. Additionally, vocal switch ups (clean and unclean), breakdown changes, and group chemistry do enough to keep the listeners attention. I believe "Only One Mode" is more memorable and hits harder than their last ... read more
The mark of greatness is when everything that came before you becomes obsolete and everything ahead of you bears your essence. This album just smashed all the paradigms. Move over Turnstile, we got a new conversation to start. AND IT BEGINS WITH SPEED.
Goes fucking Berzongo but also gets really samey after a bit, which is kinda impressive because this is 23 minutes
Great music to get the blood pumping. Chunky riffs and breakdowns, with aggressive vocals don't overstay their welcome on this brief album, making it ideal for repeat listens.
Favourite Tracks:
- Don't Need
- The First Test
- Kill Cap
- I Mean It
- Caught In A Craze
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Track List
| 1 | REAL LIFE LOVE 3:02 | 82 |
| 2 | DON'T NEED 2:43 | 81 |
| 3 | NO LOVE BUT FOR OUR OWN 2:52 | 77 |
| 4 | ONLY FOES... 1:09 | 75 |
| 5 | THE FIRST TEST 2:14 | 83 |
| 6 | KILL CAP 3:01 | 82 |
| 7 | SEND THEM 2 SYDNEY 1:20 | 75 |
| 8 | SHUT IT DOWN 1:59 | 78 |
| 9 | I MEAN IT 2:03 | 76 |
| 10 | CAUGHT IN A CRAZE 3:25 | 80 |
Total Length: 23 minutes
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1y
The children haven't heard pure beatdown / NYHC before; they think this is metalcore!
1y
Solid, solid, solid debut - a bit samey, but I love me some upbeat beatdown hardcore. Would love to see them develop this sound, 100% checking out their next LP