Access Denied - Bullshit And Politics Vol.1 - Son Of Noise

Advantages: Better selection of bands
Disadvantages: Still a few oddities

.... The DVD attached is well worth the inclusion. Containing 5 music videos (Alkaline Trio, NOFX, Bad Religion, Flogging Molly and Thought Riot), a number of political shorts intended to educate the viewer on the events of the last Presidential election and the media, as well as 3 comedy sketches by some of America’s leading comics including Will Ferrell, it adds worth to an album of great persuasion and thought. As with many compilation albums 'Rock Against Bush Vol.2' is in no way unflawed. The Foo Fighters’ inclusion has to rank as one of their worst songs and Rancid’s '7 Years Down' leaves a little to be desired. This time round, however, the good more than convincingly outweighs the bad, making 'Rock Against Bush Vol.2' a definite recommendation, enjoyable and, above all, a learning experience. Track Listing 1. Favorite Son - Green Day... Read review

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Advantages: Totally amazing and boundary destroying
Disadvantages: A bit strange sometimes, unflinching political message might scare people off

...Good lord, where am i going to start with this album? Refused, previously a decidedly dodgy, Equal Vision by numbers hardcore band, totally redefined themselves on their final opus, and took most of the hardcore genre with them. The scene is still plagued by Refused copyists, but none of them are ever going to capture this spark. Witness the opening salvo of "worms of the senses/faculties of the skull" - a minute of noise gateways to well paced verses, exlpoding into a chaotic chorus and ending with a Rage-esque buildup. It is an amazing way to open an album, mixing dischordant and scrambling instrumentation with Denis' characteristic (and frankly incredible) screaming conveying his usual political agenda: "I GOT A BONE TO PICK WITH CAPITALISM... AND A FEW TO BREAK!". Incidentally, Refused are one of the few bands who make political... Read review

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Advantages: It just feels right
Disadvantages: where is vol 2 ???

...The Viva Diablo Blanco compilation is a carefully selection of hyms of drum'n'bass / ambient tunes from the mid 90's. You'll be sure to rebember tracks such as Apollo 440's "Ain't Talking about dub" and Fat Boy Slim's "Song for Linda" and at the same time recall some less mainstream artists such as The Aloof and The Art of Noise and on top some very good remixes by the likes of the brazillian collective Filla Brazilia and others. All in all this album does really capture the essence of the whole snowboarding sub-culture, so the snowboarder on the album's cover isn't just a fluke. In a few words this compilation is bold, young and fast paced, but still a ambient album that you can play over and over.... Read review

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