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Slug & Lettuce #75
Common Enemy - Outsiders CD

Fast hardcore from Pennsylvania, reminds me of some of the stuff i hear on a label like Fat, but with less pop, and more emphasis on the punk end of things. The snottiness of the vocals seemed to lack much variety, but the music was fast enough to blurr to keep that from becoming too much of an issue. (Dave)


Under The Volcano #73
Common Enemy - Outsiders CD

Well describing these guys I'd have to say just in your face Hardcore/Punk. Their attitudes toward life show through their lyrics, as on "Drug Culture," a song about the lousy effects of drugs, and "Prayer For Profit," a song about greedy televangelists. The singer sounds differently on this album than live(where personally I like his voice better) but I'd suggest you check 'em out cause ya might just like 'em! (Kellie)


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Common Enemy is old-school punk with attitude. In the true spirit of punk rock, they are questioning socio-political values and telling kids to wake up. Vocalist Ian Dagger serves up messages throughout the disc including religion, rebellion, education, as well as an underlying straightedge message through vocals that reminded me slightly of Rancid, but not close enough to make a direct comparison. Outsiders is fast, basic, down to earth, and catchy.

Worth mentioning, is the bonus at the end of the disc that features my favorite line from Spaceballs… “Now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb”.

Also in true punk rock spirit, this is DYI and you can tell. The mix down could be a lot cleaner, but it doesn’t sound bad… Just not as polished as a pricey studio recording. (Brian)


Razorcake - Online Review (5/21/2003)
COMMON ENEMY - Outsiders CD

Punk rock in a very old school way. My thoughts trail back to what I would have been hearing at clubs back in the early ‘80s. Think Mystic Records. (Donofthedead)