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Every once in a while a band is forced to change singers due to unfortunate circumstances, and that happened to hit Orange County’s heaviest hardcore band Throwdown. Known for their intense breakdowns and sing-alongs, Throwdown is one of the newest additions to the Trustkill roster. Haymaker is the first release on the new label, and with the change in vocalists. I feared that with Keith and Dave switching duties of singer and guitarist that the band may not carry the same feel as their previous releases, and unfortunately, my fears have become reality. Haymaker is fourteen songs of straight forward, in your face, breakdown filled mayhem, but with the new vocalist, the band is not the same. There are a couple of re-recorded old songs, which really stand out to fans of previous material. “Nothing Left” is the first of these songs, and it really stands out like a sore thumb. Overall, the band hasn’t changed its focus, but the difference is too obvious to overlook. The songs are still as heavy as ever and the lyrics are still as angry and positive as before… if you can call them that. New sing-alongs include “Forever” which includes lines such as, “You wanna know why I am still here after all these years? For myself, for my friends, for my family, forever, I’ll take this to the bitter end.” One thing is for sure, Throwdown has not strayed away from what has made them what they are. Staying true to their Straight Edge roots, they included a re-recorded version of “Raise Your Fist”. The album is nothing special. The new vocals are not awful, but they aren’t what I have become accustomed to as a Throwdown fan. The same intensity is in the music, so if you are looking for something to make your eardrums shake and get you riled up, then Haymaker is exactly what you need, otherwise spend your money on something else. |
Saturday, July 5, 2003
Review: Throwdown - Haymaker
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