This is the first review I've seen for our new CD, "Garden City". It's from long time punk rock journalist, 'zine editor, and enthusiast Al Quint, of "Suburban Voice" from Massachusetts. His website is located at subvox.blogspot.ca , and he also writes for MaximumRockandRoll.
AK47-Garden City (self-released, CD)
Self-described old-timers from Victoria, BC who have been a band since the late 90s. Still angry, still pissed, with, among other issues, plenty of anti-cop rants--in fact, some of the songs deal with specific incidents, such as the shooting of an unarmed young man, Oscar Grant, who was gunned down at a public transit station in Oakland (everyone should see the excellent movie Fruitvale Station, a dramatic account of the last day of his life). AK47 slam out fast hardcore with the occasional metallic lead, some double-speed moves and chuggy sections (which I could really do without) and the rage seems genuine, especially vocal-wise. (ak47hardcore.blogspot.com)
All in all, the review is pretty accurate. I understand that everyone has their likes and dislikes, but we enjoy the "chuggy sections", and they aren't going to stop anytime soon. But thanks for the review! And yes, it is available for 5 bucks from Box # 60-2680 Quadra St.
Victoria B.C. V8T-4E4
Canada.
Thank you and good night.
AK47-Garden City (self-released, CD)
Self-described old-timers from Victoria, BC who have been a band since the late 90s. Still angry, still pissed, with, among other issues, plenty of anti-cop rants--in fact, some of the songs deal with specific incidents, such as the shooting of an unarmed young man, Oscar Grant, who was gunned down at a public transit station in Oakland (everyone should see the excellent movie Fruitvale Station, a dramatic account of the last day of his life). AK47 slam out fast hardcore with the occasional metallic lead, some double-speed moves and chuggy sections (which I could really do without) and the rage seems genuine, especially vocal-wise. (ak47hardcore.blogspot.com)
All in all, the review is pretty accurate. I understand that everyone has their likes and dislikes, but we enjoy the "chuggy sections", and they aren't going to stop anytime soon. But thanks for the review! And yes, it is available for 5 bucks from Box # 60-2680 Quadra St.
Victoria B.C. V8T-4E4
Canada.
Thank you and good night.
