In Due Time Final Showdown
Strikefirst Records SFR016 June 7th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
ITS THE FYYYYNAL SHHHOOOOWWWDDOOOWWNNN!!!!! All right, this isnt Europe were dealing with here, but In Due Times Final Showdown, which comes off as a minimalists dream. Sadly, the album isnt as refreshing as its touted to be. Though it does indeed have its fair share of endearing traits.
I say its a minimalists dream because despite having four members playing at any given time it sounds as if there are only two guys making the music: a guitarist/vocalist and a drummer. So, listening to In Due Time is definitely awkward at first, but acclimation should be achieved rather quickly. And, furthermore, I found myself drawn to the groups simplistic sound as a means of escaping the droves of records that include dense, overwhelming passages at every corner. Those that get a kick out of Hatebreed or Blood for Blood will cherish these Floridians, and Final Showdown is unabashed hardcore that features all applicable signatures such as everyman vocals, shouts in unison, and traditional breakdowns. In my reviews, I have a penchant for mentioning specific tracks, but the aforementioned technique seems pointless here due to the overriding similarities that the songs possess. But, more often than not, In Due Time like to keep the instrumentation steady without abandoning any shred of hardcore attitude, which is cool.
I havent heard the bands debut, so I cant pass judgment about whether Final Showdown can be filed under the massive Sophomore Slump category. However, Strike First Records does have more impressive records in its sleeves (Anam Caras Anam Cara EP for example). Im sure In Due Times magnum opus will come (wait for it, wait for it) in due time.
7/10
Official In Due Time Website
Official Strike First Records Website
Strikefirst Records SFR016 June 7th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
ITS THE FYYYYNAL SHHHOOOOWWWDDOOOWWNNN!!!!! All right, this isnt Europe were dealing with here, but In Due Times Final Showdown, which comes off as a minimalists dream. Sadly, the album isnt as refreshing as its touted to be. Though it does indeed have its fair share of endearing traits.
I say its a minimalists dream because despite having four members playing at any given time it sounds as if there are only two guys making the music: a guitarist/vocalist and a drummer. So, listening to In Due Time is definitely awkward at first, but acclimation should be achieved rather quickly. And, furthermore, I found myself drawn to the groups simplistic sound as a means of escaping the droves of records that include dense, overwhelming passages at every corner. Those that get a kick out of Hatebreed or Blood for Blood will cherish these Floridians, and Final Showdown is unabashed hardcore that features all applicable signatures such as everyman vocals, shouts in unison, and traditional breakdowns. In my reviews, I have a penchant for mentioning specific tracks, but the aforementioned technique seems pointless here due to the overriding similarities that the songs possess. But, more often than not, In Due Time like to keep the instrumentation steady without abandoning any shred of hardcore attitude, which is cool.
I havent heard the bands debut, so I cant pass judgment about whether Final Showdown can be filed under the massive Sophomore Slump category. However, Strike First Records does have more impressive records in its sleeves (Anam Caras Anam Cara EP for example). Im sure In Due Times magnum opus will come (wait for it, wait for it) in due time.
7/10
Official In Due Time Website
Official Strike First Records Website
