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)
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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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Signalfading Website
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) |