All Teeth wasn't cool, and it's a shame, because when this album came out, it stood out as an honest work of art in a sea of cut-and-pasted copycats of bands who would quickly become hardcore has-beens.
Artwork: This cover brings to mind art from bands like More Than Life and Dead Swans. It is simple, but functional, like every song on this record.
Structure: There are 13 songs here, most averaging just under 2 minutes, and each one deals with a different personal subject. Most are angry and straightforward, and each one has a definite point and direction it wants to take you.
Sound: This is where All Teeth really shines, taking the ferocity of Dead Swans and mixing it in equal parts with the momentum and emotion of American Nightmare. No frills, no fancy technical work - just straight ahead breakdown-free hardcore that will get stuck in your head instantly. The production is clear but raw, and every song is packed with aggression and meaning. Augusta friends - if you listen to Ironwill, listen to this.
Significant Facts: David Kelling (singer) has cerebral palsy, but can still mosh harder than you.
For Fans Of: American Nightmare/Give Up The Ghost, Trash Talk, Dead Swans, Modern Life Is War
Favorite Lyrics: If I knew the words
If I knew the right words
Favorite Track: It's Just A Smokers Cough
- Intro
- Dead Man
- Murder
- Rattlesnakes
- Fuck What You Know
- Kids Like You
- Miss Moon
- Bridges
- May Days
- California Sons
- Calloused Tongues
- I Am Losing
- It's Just A Smokers Cough
Rating: 8 / 10
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