9. Hostage Calm (Run for Cover)
It's rare that a band are able to completely reinvent themselves while still retaining elements of their earlier sound, especially within the rigid genre restrictions of melodic hardcore. What truly blows minds about this self-titled sophomore effort is the way it transitions perfectly from Dag Nasty verses into Beach Boys choruses and a smooth Morrissey coda. Hostage Calm is the honest sound of a young band hearing new music and incorporating it into their own songs without compromising or trend-hopping. If more punk bands could incorporate outside genres like this without compartmentalizing them into individual songs or side projects, Mike Watt would be a really proud dude.
Sam Sutherland
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Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-11-30 13:51:53I want to have White Lung's baby.
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-11-30 15:22:35Love this band so much! But I think you mixed up the bass player and the drummer.
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-11-30 16:00:07kewl
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-01 01:23:37Um no mix up. Grady is the bass player and one of the wickedest dolls I know
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-01 04:11:55much prettier in real life
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-01 19:24:09Looks fine to me! They all do!! Great band.
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-03 15:15:56www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXTICbPLADQ
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-06 12:43:46Too much "lo-fi"
Also, Bad Religion should be in here.
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-08 09:44:12Punk is DEAD. Destroy posers.
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-16 10:52:25END OF A YEAR
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-20 23:25:07So...was Bad Religion nixed because they are an older band? "Dissent..." was one of their best albums for sure. 'Only Rain' alone is worth a mention. Also, no Swans? No Grinderman?
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2011-08-23 13:05:21I'm surprised The Monitor wasn't on here
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