The title sums up this CD quite nicely. Perhaps one of the best "young" labels has released a sampler that showcases the talent evident throughout the label. Bands like Zao, Blindside, the mighty Extol, Stretch Arm Strong, and others are found playing some of their best songs from their featured Solid State releases. The standout track, however, is the unreleased Living Sacrifice song "Enthroned 98." It sounds like they may be returning back to their roots, as the song sounds like it could have been on Nonexistent (minus the unusual vocals on that disc). The double bass pounds, and the riffing absolutely shreds! There is also a track from the upcoming Warlord CD. I like this song musically, but the vocals really annoy me, as they don't seem to quite mix right. Oh yeah . . . and for those of you who liked the old school hardcore on Tooth & Nail (like Unashamed and Focused), you will find some classic tracks on this disc as well. Overall, this is a great sampler.
Other coverage for this album
Bandoppler 1999Reviewed by John SantThe new Solid State sampler is...well...a comp. There's a total of four new tracks, out of sixteen total. Needless to say, I was disappointed. Seeing as how quite a few of the Solid State bands are slated for releases sometime this year, it would have been nice to have had more of a preview of things to come. I've heard a couple tracks off the new ZAO and can't figure out why they didn't include…Exit Zine 1999Reviewed by John SantThe new Solid State sampler is rather dull. It seems that the good ol' boys at Tooth and Nail have become lazy in their work. How they expect to pass this off as a worthwhile compilation is beyond me. There are a total of three new tracks, along with thirteen other stale songs. Needless to say, I was disappointed when I read the track list. Seeing as how quite a few of the Solid State bands are…
