Thursday, October 22nd 2009

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Strike Anywhere

Iron Front

4/5 stars

Iron Front is a fitting title to this record because, during their almost decade long career, Strike Anywhere have been steadfast and unwavering in their outspoken political views and in their willingness to express it through loud, abrasive punk rock. Although not a departure or significant progression from previous work, Strike Anywhere stomps through thirteen tracks in thirty minutes of pissed off, melodic hardcore anthems dealing with topics such as government and corporate oppression and the resistance, equality and solidarity of all peoples. On the surface this music may seem idealistic, angsty and adolescent, but perhaps our youth of today is in need of a band whose political views are more intelligent and meaningful than American Idiot.

•Chris Hoy

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