Track III [Explicit Lyrics]

Blowback | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 15, 2001)
• Original Release Date: January 15, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: String Break Records
• ASIN: B00005Y1ES
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,227 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Blowback is a term used to describe an unintended consequence of a covert operation. Blowback – the band – falls into this definition. Chilean vocalist Carlos and his family decided to extend an early-‘70s residency in the United States into a permanent relocation, thanks to the US-supported overthrow of the democratically-elected Chilean president Salvador Allende in 1973. The coup placed dictator and human rights violator General Augusto Pinochet in power, one of many events -- along with the vocalist’s experience as a Capitol Hill lobbyist -- that fuel the politically-charged message of Blowback.

Formed in early 2001 from personnel in the Charleston SC-based Colombian Neckties (Carlos – vocals, John – drums) and Washington DC’s Rugburn (Bob – bass, Señor – Guitar, and Carlos), Blowback rejoins members of those bands now found in New York, Los Angeles, and DC. All songs on the album were composed cross-country style, with the aid of MP3s and the members’ years of playing together – although never as a unit. The resulting style is firmly rooted in the DC hardcore punk tradition, with unintentional homage paid to influences ranging from Slayer to The Germs.

The first album from Blowback happened almost by accident. After meeting in New York City to record a demo on September 10, 2001, the band’s plans were thrown into disarray by the attacks the following day. Nonetheless inspired to continue on, and working from already-penned lyrics that read like a roadmap to the events of the 11th, the band holed up in Candy Ear studios in Soho and began what would become the 4-day, 16-song recording session that produced the album Track III.

Blowback’s music touches on a litany of domestic and international issues, from Rwanda, Colombia, Chile and the Middle East to civil liberties, the death penalty, and Congressional pandering. Unifying all of the lyrics are messages not communicated through mainstream media – Blowback is broadcasting on its own channel, for all who care to hear, listen, and decide for themselves what is the truth.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blowback, April 28, 2002

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rOSS (boston,ma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Track III (Audio CD)

I was lucky enough to see Blowback at a show in Roxbury, MA the other night and they blew the place away. Very angry political punk rock. I recommend this c.d. to all punks/\/\/\///\\/\/\//

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Protest Music, February 13, 2002

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Tim Regna (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Track III (Audio CD)

These guys are pretty sick. The vocalist sounds possessed but the politics are dead on. Good punk/metal/core.

5.0 out of 5 stars hardcore punk rawk, March 9, 2002

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Jon K (los angeles CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Track III (Audio CD)

blowback rocks! this kinda sounds like the cro-mags or something.... mad riffs and good variety. the recording is a little weak but not bad for a new band.