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Sunday, October 08, 2006

A Static Lullaby "A Static Lullaby" review

Long live A Static Lullaby.

Following up to their 2005 release "Faso Latido", the melodic hardcore outfit is back with their distinct brand of screamo, blistering drummings and impressive riffs aplenty. Packed with nothing but raw, raging energy, opening track "Hang Em' High" shatters ear drums with its catchy melody and hard-hitting guitar riffs. "The Art Of Sharing Lovers" earns an immediate thumbs-up - fans will definitely put it on their list of 'songs I can't wait to see live'. (Both songs are currently on their myspace.) A couple of tracks "Contagious" and "The Collision" give me that certain Saosin/Underoath hybrid vibe - something we all find too familiar and derivative today. Nonetheless, the sheer hard work put in this record is evident; it does not disappoint and the band reaffirms their reputation as a strong, tight outfit, balancing a fine mix of heavy, guitar-driven tracks (the excellent "Annexation Of Puerto Rico", "Trigger Happy Tarantula"), the frenzied "Stare At The Air", punked-up "Static Slumber Party" and the emotionally charged closing track "Mechanical Heart" - no track skipping needed; the whole point is to make you jump around and bounce off walls from start to finish.

Joe Brown and co. have overcome the odds. I enjoyed this album thoroughly - a noble effort from the band; they stay unfazed despite recent member changes and unpleasant experiences with Columbia. A Static Lullaby have clearly risen from the ashes and scream for more attention with this record - they definitely remain one of the most consistent, unadulterated hardcore acts today. Highly recommended.

(4 out of 5 stars)

Their self-titled album comes out on 10 October via Fearless Records.

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