Vultures United – Savages

Vultures United consistently put out great modern Hardcore Punk releases but unfortunately never seem to get as much notice as they deserve. Rather than relying on the creaky foundations of the past, their sound comes off like a combination of Murder City Devils, Modern Life Is War, and the Nerve Agents. This is dark and angry music that holds no punches but also shows an idealism and a faint glimmer of hope around the edges.

From the personal tunes like "I am My Father's Son" and "Shit Talk From Skull Mountain" to the more political songs like "Red Crossed," "The Joy Divisions," and "The Natives," Vultures United always manage to deliver a smart product that shows a desire to stay progressive in both sound and themes. Topics covered vary from the collapse of the economy, to hostility against illegal immigrants, the stress of growing up, and semi real life ghost stories. The serious tone is balanced by a subtle sense of humor delivered particularly in "Salon Girls" which is a love song to hair stylists. Overall it just gets harder and harder to find anything to not like about Vultures United.

Band MySpace: www.myspace.com/vulturesunited

 

-Ditch
Big Wheel Managing Editor
 

 

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