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Source: | Mark Prindle Record Reviews (United States) | ||
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9 / 10
Speedy speedy speedy! This was the introduction to the NEW Bad Religion - the one with TWO guitarists! I can't really say much more about this record than I've already said in my short introductory paragraph. Speed was the name of the game, and all the songs are similar, but what swell melodies! Like triple-speed Ramones! And where could be whoer than hey?
I agree that there's only so many things you can do with bar chords, but Bad Religion in the late-80s/early-90s were one of the best in the world at exploiting them for all they're worth. It helps that their singer has common sense; even if the band is playing the same chord sequence that they just played two minutes ago, Greg knows he can change the entire mood of the song just by singing different notes! It's not a difficult concept to grasp, but many punk singers just don't get it. Greg does. And good thing, too, 'cuz Rad Beligeriger have been known to work a melody into the ground a little bit. Yes, it's a little samey, but it's a lot entertaining, well-written, well-performed, well, buy it! I could listen to it for days, and I suggest that you do the same.
- Mark Prindle