Palehorse
Amongst the Flock
Bridge Nine (2006)
During the late 90's there occurred a revival of the youth crew sound that had dominated the hardcore scene during the mid-80's up through the early 90's. Today, we are witnessing what I consider to be a revival of the mid-90's metallic hardcore scene. A significant number of bands are stating influence from the likes of Earth Crisis, Integrity, Undertow, Indecision, and Strife - bands that dominated the hardcore circuit of the mid and late 90's. There is a logical reason for this, just as there was to the youth crew revival. Those individuals that "grew up on" mid-90's hardcore are now in their mid-to-late twenties and have their own bands. And we all know that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. But Palehorse isn't just another apple; they are one of best bands in the current hardcore scene. Following the release of last year's Secrets Within Secrets, Palehorse deliver unto the hardcore scene their first full-length offering, Amongst the Flock. Over the course of the eleven tracks, Palehorse unleashes a visceral auditory attack. The album opens with the intro track "St. Louis," which sets the stage for the Connecticut-based outfit to blow things open with "Amongst the … Read more
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