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1984

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again, the disaster remind us that middle aged punx can still do it. never mind roger's home, Agnostic Front, teh disasters prove that there is more than one way to get it out. while the music is what you'ld expect, straight up punk rock, tehy could have suspended tradition in leu of a slightly longer album, as the only flaw is it's over too soon. (that's why i mix it in the changer with "another voice", keeps it fresh!)
all in all, another knock out punch.

The inside cover to "1984" says "Loud Fast Street Rock n Roll," but the tunes actually aren't that fast, at least compared to the militant, metal-edged precision of Roger Miret's other band, Agnostic Front. The loud and street parts are right on, though, and this is pure rock 'n' roll, through and through. The record is packed with storytelling lyrics, simple but effective guitar playing, and lots of gang choruses to keep the punk purists happy. The honesty and energy of "1984" is a breath of fresh air, reminiscent of when Rancid's first album exploded onto a music scene deep in the throes of grunge. In fact, the agile, melodic bass playing here brings to mind Rancid's Matt Freeman, and the record is out on Rancid guitarist Lars Frederiksen's Hellcat label.