PEREK KASI GEREK –Cynically Fast Runaway
CD (2011)
Nincompoops
Kids Records
When
I got the CD, there was a stern warning on the sleeve stating that the CD
contains non breakdown riffing, I immediately thanked God. This band is from
Sungai Petani playing fun thrashy hardcore punk schooling everybody not to take
everything so seriously all the time and this 11 track of a CD is fucking
amazing. I love the clear sound and the attitude. Its fun, crazy sometimes
retarded but without spoiling the sound. The lyrics dealt with hilarious
topics, from poking fun at Straight Edgers to Gudang Garam cigarettes, Japanese
cartoons and a fat boy. Yes, you read that correctly. A fat boy. Contact the
band via www.myspace.com/pxkxg
ALWAYS LAST – Antidotes CD (2009)
Nervhous
Records | Piss Art Records | Embrace Records
I
am way behind in keeping track with the latest local releases. This one was
released back in 2009. Always Last plays fast and highly infectious sing-along
fat wreck chords punk rock and this is one awesome release. Containing 15 songs
including an outro, this CD is total value for money. It came with a nice
booklet for the brilliant lyrics too. The first song, I was chilled to the
bones with the Queen-esque operatic harmonies; I knew I was in for a good treat
and I was not dissapointed. The sound quality was top notch on par with the
band’s brilliant song writing and arrangements. Shout out to the drummer for
the awesome footwork. One word, brilliant. My favorite song? The semi acoustic
track number 13, Aaina Kameilia (the aftermath). Wait, there’s a hidden acoustic
track? Fuck you Always Last, for writing such a beautiful song. Email the band
at wearealwayslast@gmail.com
CARBON 4’TEEN/T.I.M – Cto-Soldier And
The Promise Land Split (2010)
Red
Ink Entertainment | Piss Art Records
Carbon
4’Teen is a punk band from Pontian, Johor playing fast melodic punk rock while
T.I.M is a band from the muddy banks of Kuala Lumpur playing this weird hybrid
of technical metal and jazzy punk rock with the virtuosity of Japanese visual
kei guitarists. Yes, weird and I totally dig T.I.M. The CD contains 10 songs
with each band contributing 5 songs each. I am really im pressed with T.I.M
actually. The songs were really, really well written and the guitarist really
shreds on the 6 strings. The drums were obviously programmed but that does not
hinder my enjoyment at all even though I usually despise drum machines. I
guess, it would all depend on how you arrange your songs and man, T.I.M really
did it for me. All I could think of was this awesome blend of the complexity of
jazz and the ferocious speed of punk and the sheer heaviness of metal. Did I
mention that the singer can really sing? Yes, the guy can really sing. I
recommend this because you really need to listen to T.I.M. This is fucking
outside the box man. Awesome! Contact the band via carbon4teen@yahoo.co.uk and akmalhishan@gmail.com
PUSHER – Our Beloved City
of the Dead CD (2010)
Knot
Records
Pusher
is a renowned punk band from Shah Alam playing this politically charged punk
rock with plentiful flavor of reggae all over the place. This CD contains 9
songs including a bonus track taken from their 1999 demo. I am not really a fan
of the Clash but the sound quality on this CD is pretty awesome. You got the
70’s buzzsaw guitars and the distorted crunchy rhythm well mixed and balanced.
The bass was audible while the drums were clean, clear and crispy and this was
done without losing that raw, organic snare and bass drum sound that I loved so
much. Music wise, it took me a little while to get used to it though. Maybe I
am too used to all those MTV punk sound to really appreciate the sheer
brilliance of this piece of music. My lost though. Contact the band via www.facebook.com/pusher or knot_records@yahoo.com
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