On the Front Line [ENHANCED]

Casualties

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 17, 2004)
• Original Release Date: February 17, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Side One Dummy
• ASIN: B000197G84
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,127 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Their previous LP, "Die Hards", solidified NYC's Casualties as the kings of the current gutter punk movement. Two years of touring with the likes of Bad Religion, The Dropkick Murphys, TSOL, The Bouncing Souls, and the Warped Tour lifted the band's profile. Now they're ready to leave their scar on the modern punk masses with "On The Front Line" which captures the sonic assault that's been the trademark of their live performances.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Street Punk's Reigning champs back at work., March 16, 2004

By	Matt Climer (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

Let me say first off that this is REAL punk rock unlike other bands who claim to be punk. This album is filled with agression and anger from society today. The Casualties even fill this album with some political songs which isn't usually normal for them. This album puts a barrier between real punks and punk bands and the fake mall punk bands across the country. Here's the review. 10 being the best 1 being the worst

1) Casualties Army (Intro)- Great drum and bass part in the beginning of the song. Only about a minute but its a great intro into On the Front Line. 8/10

2) On the Front Line- Ripping vocals by Jorge is just a way a Casualties album should start out. Great instrumentals and lyrics. 10/10

3) Leaders of Today- Another fast paced traditional casualties song. One of the more political songs on the album great guitar solo by Jake 10/10

4) Criminal Class- Starts out slow but then picks up the intensity. Not the strongest song on the album but still is a great song. Yet another good guitar solo by Jake 9/10

5) Tomorrow Belongs to Us- Thumping bass by Rick and a good all around song. This is another one of the more political songs on the album. Great lyrics also in this one. 10/10

6)Unknown Soldier- A Slower song if thats even possible for the Casualties. Its one kick ass song though. Jorge's vocals just rip this song up and the lyrics are just kick ass. All around good song. A little different and slower for the casualties but it doesnt matter still a fast one. 10/10

7) Scarred for Life- Great guitar in this part. A great way to compliment Unknown Soldier. Another fast paced and fierce song. Great drums by Meggers who's an awesome drummer. 10/10

8) Static Feedback and Noise- One of my favorite songs on the album. Mainly focuses on the state of music of today. The chorus isnt my favorite but it has great instrumentals and lyrics. One of the fastest songs maybe on the album. 10/10

9) Media Control- Pretty good song. Another political song but maybe the weakest one. Still a good one though. 9/10

10) Death Toll- Another political song. Good back up vox by Rick and Jake. Nice drums by Meggers. Greatg lyrics also 10/10

11) Tragedy- The guitar starts out kindof like the one on Made in NYC on Die Hards. A good mid tempo street punk song. I like this one a lot actually. 10/10

12) Brainwashed- Another good song. not really political but just another good fast song. 9/10

13) Sounds from the Streets- More of a mid tempo songs but jorges vocals bring this one right back up. 10/10

14)We DOn't Need You- Starts out slower and then just gets as fierce as the other songs. Great song a great way to close out the album. 10/10

I have seen these guys three times and they only get better so next time their in town go see them. They put on the most fierce show in Punk Rock it won't dissapoint you. UP THE PUNX OI OI OI

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, A Change of Pace, June 5, 2004

By	B-R-Mike M. (Old Lyme, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This best thing about this album is there are no songs with the word "punk" in the title ("Up the Punks" "For the Punks" "Proud to be Punk" "Punk Rock" "Punks Unite" We get the f**king picture).

Anyway, this album is a great breath of fresh air from this band. Going for a more political side with the songs "Criminal Class" and "Unknown Soldier" that become some of their greatest songs.

A few problems with this record. Though the songs are more composed and the lyrics are of a more wider range, The Casualties still have flaws. Their singer Jorge is still a screaming jackass and their lyrics are still not very well formed. They still have a long way until they get to the talent that the Virus, Unseen, Lower Class Brats and other street punk bands have.

Still, for the Casualties, this is a great achievement. It's like Guttermouth meets The Unseen (I know I'm the only one who thinks that.) I would not highly recommend this, but if you're looking to buy something by The Casualties buy this!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars F*ck the pretty boys, August 18, 2004

By	S. Halstead (Albany NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Some of the most common complaints against The Casualties is that they only sing about being drunk and punk, and that they are too into the fashion side of things. Well, while I certainly had no problem with their music or image before, this CD really cannot be criticised for those same reasons. Without losing any of their energy or anger, they have put out a CD that moves into deeper territory than their others.

Now, don't get me wrong, this is still The Casualties we all know and love (if we have any taste in music that is), they just focus more on class warfare and even politics more than before. Without being knee jerk liberals, they speak out against war and political corruption. But in the end, its all about having fun in a world full of enemies, including those who call themselves "punk" but listen to a bunch of whiney rich kids who sometimes like to copy the fashion of The Casualties without copying the attitude or even bothering to be on an independent label.

I could go into each song, but I think you can listen to the samples and know what you are getting. Lots of shouting, angry sounding but more insightful lyrics than before, and repitition of three cords at very rapid speed. I shouldn't have to justify why I like it, people who dislike have to prove why THEY don't and saying "this isn't punk... I can't understand the words" is not legitimate... I saw people like you at Warped Tour, and I want you to run away so I don't my ass with your Good Charlotte shirts because I think that just might make you cry... then again, keep talking smack about The Casualties, and then sniffle your way out of punk rock so I can enjoy On the Front Line without your bitching