This groove-laden slab of NYC hardcore was originally released in 2001 through Steamhammer. The band have progressed a long way from the days of State Of World Address and Punishment and this is evident throughout. Biohazard have forged their work for years and it's finally approaching prefection. The number of guest stars here are overwelming, featuring everybody from Igor Cavalera to Pete Steele. Thankfully these guests do not pollute the music a la Soulfly's Primitive. Most of the time these guests are not recognisable as actually being present during the recording.
The originality of this release cannot be denied, it takes in old-skool influences and melodic choruses. These influences come together very well and add a extra depth to the music. However the bands roots remain intact and flourish here with the excellent guitar work by Leo Curley. The riffs are memorable and heavy, while the bass and drum work compliment each other brilliantly. Breaks from the heavy riffs come frequently which is the main divider from this and regular hardcore. But this breaks in the music work extremely effectively and set this apart from being just another Biohazard record.
The songs vary tremendously, from the straight up classic Biohazard of Sellout to the singalong moshpit anthem of Last Man Standing. There is the emotionally charged lovesong A.T.F. and the political Domination. Lyrically this album excells previously outings and introduces new concepts and viewpoints to the hardcore scene. Musically it grabs you by the throat and only tightens its' grip throughout.
Overall this is a revival for the band and something new and orginall for the fans. It will leave you hungry for more so hopefully the band can come up with an even better follow up. A worthy addition to anyone's collection. I'm giving it a 9 for its originallity and what it's done for the scene. This band are going in intresting directions so be warned - NO ONE IS INNOCENT
9/10
The originality of this release cannot be denied, it takes in old-skool influences and melodic choruses. These influences come together very well and add a extra depth to the music. However the bands roots remain intact and flourish here with the excellent guitar work by Leo Curley. The riffs are memorable and heavy, while the bass and drum work compliment each other brilliantly. Breaks from the heavy riffs come frequently which is the main divider from this and regular hardcore. But this breaks in the music work extremely effectively and set this apart from being just another Biohazard record.
The songs vary tremendously, from the straight up classic Biohazard of Sellout to the singalong moshpit anthem of Last Man Standing. There is the emotionally charged lovesong A.T.F. and the political Domination. Lyrically this album excells previously outings and introduces new concepts and viewpoints to the hardcore scene. Musically it grabs you by the throat and only tightens its' grip throughout.
Overall this is a revival for the band and something new and orginall for the fans. It will leave you hungry for more so hopefully the band can come up with an even better follow up. A worthy addition to anyone's collection. I'm giving it a 9 for its originallity and what it's done for the scene. This band are going in intresting directions so be warned - NO ONE IS INNOCENT
9/10
