Looking Up
Looking Up
Panic (2006)
Your mom probably told you one or two billion times in your life that you should never judge a book by its cover. She also might have told you that the first impression you make is a lasting one. Sometimes, even moms can be wrong. Take Lawndale, CA's Looking Up for example. If one came across this CD in the store and saw the black and white images of dead Civil War soldiers on a barren field, one might think that Looking Up is either a grindcore or screamo - the old screamo not the MTV variety screamo - band. It's the type of layout one would relate with a grindcore and screamo band. If you actually bought the CD and listened to the first song, the first impression might be something akin to "Great, another band that builds up all their emotions in one opening track so everyone can sing along. Sweet, but we already have one Modern Life is War, thanks." Luckily I decided to stick around for tracks two through twelve and found out that Looking Up, in actuality, is a good hardcore band in the sense of a band that plays fast and has astounding breakdowns. … Read more
Red Sparowes
Every Red Heart Shines Toward the Red Sun
Neurot (2006)
When one listens to instrumental music, he or she has room to think. This is exactly why you should listen … Read more
Send More Paramedics
The Awakening
In at the Deep End (2006)
The Awakening is the third offering from back-from-the-dead thrashers Send More Paramedics. Coming as a two CD set, the first … Read more
Estradasphere
Palace of Mirrors
The End (2006)
For a newcomer to the weird and wonderful world of Estradasphere, Palace of Mirrors is as good a starting point … Read more
