Review: Crestfallen - Self-Titled EP

artist: crestfallen album: self-titled EP label: robotic empire released: 2003 by: rob tatum I can honestly say that there are better ways to cram eight songs into under fifteen minutes, but never the less, Crestfallen’s new EP can help redefine fast-paced hardcore. Taking heavy influences from grind and punk, this new EP is far less melodic than their prior material. They haven’t strayed entirely away from melody, but there is much less emphasis on it. Crestfallen is known for fast hardcore with some melody, but with this new release, they have begun to break down any labels. There are a ton of blast beats and what seem like hurried songs. I really hope this isn’t the direction the band continues to take. The Minor Threat and Cramps covers really don’t do anything to add to the album. Vocally, their lead singer spends no time trying to sing, and spends the majority of the songs screaming incoherently. The lyrics are rather pathetic and really don’t do anything for me. This is EP is flat out disappointing. The band’s previous full length was absolutely amazing, but this EP struggles to entertain me. The musicianship and ability to make quality songs is still there, but the band clearly hasn’t reached their potential. favorite song: "rogue rodeo" rating: 72%/100% listen to crestfallen