There are two basic styles of hardcore music. There is the higher pitched screaming hardcore, often blended with a kind of emo. Then there's the low growling, dropped-tuning crunch that ignores all forms of trickery and just blows out your eardrums with sheer heaviness, like Fewleftstanding. There aren't a lot of flashy solos on this album, but there is plenty of beef. Vocally, Fewleftstanding is similar to Living Sacrifice with the scratchy, gravelly voice fronting the band. Fewleftstanding is not as technical as Living Sacrifice, but they are to be commended for not trying to be. It keeps their sound from becoming a stale knockoff. There is not a thing wrong with this CD, and it's a fine addition to any hardcore kid's collection. The lyrics are bold, challenging, and honest. It is refreshing to see a band that is not too tough-guy hardcore to wear their faith on their sleeve. They're not annoyingly preachy, but they also don't hold anything back. This is a respectable release from a respectable band.
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis January 2002Reviewed by Nate BaileyFew Left Standing is from Memphis, TN. This album was originally released by Takehold records, but will soon be re-released by Solid State Records. I know very little about FLS. However they hold the record for one of the most impressive acts I have seen during a live performance. At the Decapolis stage during Cornerstone this summer, the bass player did a standing back flip with his bass. Sick.…Art for the Ears 2002Reviewed by Marco PovervestWormwood was initially released by Takehold Records in 2001. But after the takeover by Solid State Records it was re-released this year. However, the copy I've got is the Takehold original sent to me by a regular supporter of Art For The Ears who thinks this band deserves more attention. Now I'm listening to it, the question becomes relevant: Does this band deserve more attention? Personally I…Similar sounding releases
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