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    Figure Four

    No Weapon Formed Against Us

    (2000)

    Reviewed by Nate Bailey

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    Label Facedown RecordsDecapolis2001
    hardcorehardcore punkmetalcore

    Figure Four are our friendly hardcore buddies from the North. That's right they are Canadians! In Canada if you find yourself getting cold during the long winter months, you invite Figure Four over to heat things up.

    These guys poured pure energy into my CD player. It's heavy, it's hard, and it's fast. They may be from Canada but they play Old School NYC flavor hardcore. "No Weapons Formed Against Us" is the diary of four guys who have a passion for God, the skills to play great music, and the know-how to do things right. While everything flows nicely, the boys from the north could do a little more to make this sound their own. From what I hear they have a new album coming out soon (yeah this review is a little behind the times) so I'll be interested to hear where they are currently headed. I'm excited for their future, because it's obvious they have the talent, and the kinetic force that is energy to make things work.

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    Other coverage for this album

    HM Magazine #83Reviewed by A Girl Called GordonA Canadian band with a heart for God and a bone to pick with everything that is wrong. This great hardcore band from north of the border has a great sound, catchy tunes and meaningful lyrics. A must for anyone who appreciates good hardcore.Dead Zine 2000Reviewed by GrindboyThis is how hardcore was meant to be played. Dissonant, abrasive riffing? Nope. High-pitched vocals? No way. Vague, artsy lyrics? Not even close. Scary looking guys with mean faces? Not here. And while all those things have their place, I tire of them somewhat, and that's why this cd is so refreshing. I'd stop short of calling Figure Four old-school, but they play that 100% straight up, in your…Dead Zine 2000Reviewed by D_ListerAre you a tough guy? Huh? Are ya tough guy? You better be to keep up with this amazing old school hardcore album. Man where did Jason Dunn (from Facedown) come up with this band!?!? Well yeah I know Winnipeg Canada, but you know what I mean. This album is a throw back to No Innocent Victim's No Compromise days with only slightly raspier vocals, and for me that's just freaking alright! Nothing too…

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