Ignoring the Guidelines

Raised Fist | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 6, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Burning Heart
• ASIN: B00004ZDLY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,949 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent hardcore?, February 13, 2001

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Phil Morin (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ignoring the Guidelines (Audio CD)

Though this disk will frighten anyone who dosen't listen to a lot of hard-core (the furious yelling and machine-gun pace may overwhelm), it's both one of the hardest, fastest and strangely enough, smartest albums I've heard.

Though you can't understand a word of them, Raised Fist's lyrics are actually pretty introspective.

The music is about the hardest thing ever. From the opening chord, Raised Fist is one of the most extreme punk bands out there.

A high reccomendation for anyone who likes punk or wants to see hardcore as a distinctive art form.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great power, great energy, cool riffs, July 28, 2005

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Pistol Pete "Vicious" (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ignoring the Guidelines (Audio CD)

I must say, I'm not much of a punk rock fan, let alone a modern rock fan.(although I'm starting to get back into it)

But what after seeing what I consider one of my favorite music videos of all time for "Breaking Me Up," I must say, this band RULES. This is part of the reason why in terms of punk music, I always lean toward the Swedish side. While Raised Fist is hard, unlike much American hard rock I've heard, there's sweet (but sometimes repitive) melody along with that anger. I recommend this for any fan of punk rock in general.

5.0 out of 5 stars Definately NOT american Hardcore.Thank God., May 17, 2005

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TreyC (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ignoring the Guidelines (Audio CD)

Standing inside a circle blindfolded waving your Arms and legs around wildly in the air to the tune of some Massive tattooed guy with no teeth screaming at you to be more angry.Do you find that act as laughable as i do?If so you are in luck Yes this is hardcore,but no its not American.This is swedish hardcore and it kicks serious ass.Harsh metal style vocals,Heavy as all hell riffs,Killer melodies.But this album isnt just for hardcore fans,Its heavy enough to appeal to metal fans,Has enough Punk rock energy to keep punk rockers happy/angry.If you are looking for hardcore that isnt your typical/Laughable Hatebreed sounding band check this out.If you like it id also suggest you try out The now defunct REFUSED or the band NINE both just as awesome as Raised Fist.