Vinyl
THIS IS HELL
sundowning (2008/TRUSTKILL)
HARDCORE. Picking up where bands like AMERICAN NIGHTMARE left off, THIS IS HELL brings us 14 heart renching songs. "sundowning" serving of floor-punching, ass-kicking hardcore goodness that has more than a hint of old-school flavor baked throughout. If you have any interest at all in the handful of modern-hardcore bands that are keeping the genre fresh and exciting without flirting with metal, THIS IS HELL should certainly be on your to-listen list.
THIS IS HELL
warbirds (2009/THINK FAST)
HARDCORE. In 2009, with the release of "warbirds", THIS IS HELL is showing no signs of slowing down. The heartfelt conviction and energy of their previous releases is matched with a new found energy. "warbirds" contains 3 brand new, original tracks as well as 2 covers to round out the release. Vinyl includes a MP3 download card.
THIS IS HELL
weight of the world (2010/THINK FAST)
HARDCORE. THIS IS HELL has secured not only a loyal fan base, not only a legacy, but a future being the voice of the hardcore genre, a genre in which most bands don't get past a debut album. THIS IS HELL has broken the stereotypes with the launch of their 3rd studio album, "weight of the world". No question a defining release for the band, it also marks a prominent step forward, showcasing both their hardcore and metal influences alike.
THIS IS MY FIST
A history of rats (2006/NO IDEA)
PUNK. The stunning debut album from THIS IS MY FIST is finally out! Originally recorded a year ago the tapes were lost, found, transferred and ultimately remixed. What you get is 100% sincere, aggressive yet melodic Bay-Area California punk, drawing from regional bands, like TILT or FIFTEEN. The 12 songs are melodic and mid-tempo with female cigarette and whisky soaked vocals (falling somewhere between JOAN JETT and AVENGERS) spouting political and social anthems with youthful insight and energy. Nice debut!
THIS IS YOUR LIFE
before we fade away (2013/REVEILLE)
HARDCORE. Richmond's THIS IS YOUR LIFE play a fast, fierce and melodic brand of hardcore that's packed with emotion, combining the styles of bands like COMEBACK KID, MODERN LIFE IS WAR or NO TRIGGER.
THIS MACHINE KILLS
death in the audobon ballroom (2001/EBULLITION)
SCREAMO-HARDCORE. "death in the audobon ballroom" features 9 songs, and it is the 1st full-length from THIS MACHINE KILLS. Their sound is a mixture of classic early '90s hardcore influences such as MEREL and ICONOCLAST combined with a more modern screaming vocal assault. Their lyrics are extremely political and both formats come with 20 page booklets that include art, photos, and text.
THIS MOMENT IN BLACK HISTORY
it takes a million... (2007/X-MIST)
POST-PUNK. The 2nd complete full-length album by this awesome band from Cleveland/Ohio featuring 14 songs recorded by Steve Albini! For those unfamiliar, THIS MOMENT IN BLACK HISTORY are a welcome addition to the legendary musical lineage of their home state of Ohio (PAGANS, DEVO, DEAD BOYS, ROCKET FROM THE TOMBS), filling a void in the sound and subject matter sorely missed in contemporary culture. Sonically traversing territories blazed by BAD BRAINS, the MONORCHID, LE SHOK or PERE UBU, while lyrically challenging social and political norms with the wit and insight of such greats as BLACK FLAG or PUBLIC ENEMY. This LP comes with very special artwork, including a printed innersleeve, and a peel-off sticker on the cover.
THIS ROUTINE IS HELL
howl (2013/SHIELD/COBRA)
HARDCORE. "howl" the new full-length from THIS ROUTINE IS HELL and the follow up to last year's "repent". The whole record sounds more compact and thought out. It all fits together. The guitar parts sounds awesome and the vocal delivery is spot on, but let’s not forget the pretty creative drumparts here and there and that bass groove. By now the band has shed their influences of PAINT IT BLACK and have come up with something they can proudly call their own. It's direct, inventive and catchy. "howl" is a 12 track opus, and an essential experience for those who are searching for substance in today's hardcore-punk scene.
THIS SHIP WILL BURN
servant of servants (2007/THRASHBASTARD)
HARDCORE-PUNK. THIS SHIP WILL BURN from Ontario/Canada playing straightforward hardcore-punk in the vein of early FUCKED UP and BRUTAL KNIGHTS. This highly recommended 7" contains 5 snotty, smoking tracks of melodic rock-tuned hardcore-punk. A fresh combination of mid-tempo growling vocals and driving rhythm. For fans of that typical canadian Deranged Records siound! This release is a shure winner!
THIS TIME NEXT YEAR
drop out of life (2011/NO SLEEP)
POP-PUNK. With roots in the hardcore scene and a California bred pop-punk sensibility, THISA TIME NEXT YEAR flawlessly combines their influences to create a new sing-along-in-the-car-with-the-windows-down classic. Producing is New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert, who helped the band hone their writing to craft a more cohesive sound and mature lyrics. For fans of THE WONDER YEARS, FOUR YEAR STRONG and TRANSIT. Colored vinyl includes a digital download card.
THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS
13.0.0.0.0. (2013/SARGENT HOUSE)
INDIE/POST-ROCK. Oxford, England's THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS has always been known for walking a tightrope line between pop melody and technical precision. But, their sophomore album "13.0.0.0.0" finds the band blurring the lines so masterfully that their intricate, spindling guitar lines and soaring pop hooks reach unforeseen apexes. "13.0.0.0.0" is their 1st album featuring their new vocalist Henry following the amicable departure of former lead singer. The result is a leaner, stronger version of themselves similar to the way kindred spirits PINBACK, MINUS THE BEAR and GRIZZLY BEAR have honed unique identities over many years.
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
black dunes (edit)/black dunes (holy other's woman in the dunes mix) (2011/SUICIDE SQUEEZE)
INSTRUMENTAL-POST-ROCK. "black dunes" is the 2nd 7" chosen from the band's stellar album "tunnel blanket". Two versions of the song appear here, one edited by the band themselves and the other, a b-side remix by HOLY OTHER that blurs the sourced sound, creating a new language from the previous original. Limited colored edition of 500 copies includes a MP3 download card.
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
s/t (2009/MAGIC BULLET)
INSTRUMENTAL/POST-ROCK. The follow-up full-length to the incredibly successful and acclaimed "young mountain", "s/t" picks up where the band left off and manages to push the instrumental-rock genre forward via 7 tracks of unpredictable vindication. Soaring passages somehow find harmony with more ambient and contemplative elements as the disc seamlessly uncoils over a span of 52min.. If "young mountain" was an indicator of what was to come, "s/t" is the express lane to getting there. This is a landmark album by a band that will inevitably be mentioned in the same breath as MOGWAI and SIGUR ROS without hesitation - dive in!
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
tunnel blanket (2011/MONOTREME)
INSTRUMENTAL/POST-ROCK. "tunnel blanket" continues to find THIS WILL DESTROY YOU delving into the world of experimental and instrumental post-rock with ambient sounds dispersed throughout their tracks, conveying a wide array of emotions also explored by bands like EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY and MOGWAI. Thick 180gr. vinyl version includes a CD version.
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
young mountain (2012/MAGIC BULLET)
INSTRUMENTAL/POST-ROCK. The pride of Texas, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU is an instrumental quartet who play a cascading brand of cinematic rock music. "young mountain" is their formerly self-released masterstroke, a 6-song, 36min. composition of aural brilliance that has already garnered an obsessed fanbase both in their home state and in underground circles worldwide. Colored LP includes a digital download card.
