mht
06/10/08, 12:27 PM
Fight Amp - Hungry for Nothing
Record Label: Translation Loss
Release Date: February 19, 2008
"Loud" is what I think of when I spin Fight Amp's Translation Loss debut Hungry For Nothing. I can only imagine seeing them in a live setting and needing earplugs to keep my hearing after their set (which happens to be a 2008 goal for myself) and hopefully after you read this review, it will be one for you also. What keeps this album different from many other bands attempting this recent stoner/hardcore/punk/jam crossover style is that Fight Amp keeps it refreshing; the music does not get repetitive and the album gives you a perfect serving-size before you feel drawn out or bored. The vocals are pretty much like most bands before and during their time in this style of music, so they really aren't bringing anything new to the table there, but the musicianship is what really carries and shines here.
The double low-end guitar distortion backed by a powerful rhythm section make for a good combination for every song on this album. The four members of this band bring together a great chemistry. Also, not to play a sexist card, one of their guitar players is a female and well, you really do not see too many females playing in a heavy-oriented band today that is actually, shall I say, talented at what they do? Listening to this album, this girl can really play, which you have to give a ton of respect to her for accomplishing in a male-dominated style of music. The drumming sets the tone here, as some of the songs start out with pretty good drum introductions, most notably the tracks "Dead is Dead" and "Late Bloomer," which also happen to open the album with a great one-two punch combo that pretty much knocks me out every time.
The rest of the album has your crushing fills and loud back-and-forth guitar work, which leaves it tough to say if there is any filler tracks or not. There is a six-minute, the longest track on the album, song called "Get High and Fuck," which I would call 2008's stoner anthem. Now I know the track title seems cliche, but please do not write it off; it might not be the most creative song title, but really, who cares? The song is loud, long, the guitars do their thing and it makes for a perfect Fight Amp song.
The production on this album isn't too over-the-top, as you still get that raw, raunchy DIY feel that shows you how hard Fight Amp works and loves what they do. There is not much of an image or any cookie-cutting going on here, just loud tunes that you can blast at a very high volume. So, if you are a fan of heavy bands that aren't doing the open chord 'jugs' and double-bass breakdowns, Fight Amp is a band that is a must-check-out for you. They are one of many bands still pushing the envelope in 2008, and for that, I tip my hat to them.
Unsane, Coliseum, Torche
myspace.com/fightamp (http://www.myspace.com/fightamp)
Record Label: Translation Loss
Release Date: February 19, 2008
"Loud" is what I think of when I spin Fight Amp's Translation Loss debut Hungry For Nothing. I can only imagine seeing them in a live setting and needing earplugs to keep my hearing after their set (which happens to be a 2008 goal for myself) and hopefully after you read this review, it will be one for you also. What keeps this album different from many other bands attempting this recent stoner/hardcore/punk/jam crossover style is that Fight Amp keeps it refreshing; the music does not get repetitive and the album gives you a perfect serving-size before you feel drawn out or bored. The vocals are pretty much like most bands before and during their time in this style of music, so they really aren't bringing anything new to the table there, but the musicianship is what really carries and shines here.
The double low-end guitar distortion backed by a powerful rhythm section make for a good combination for every song on this album. The four members of this band bring together a great chemistry. Also, not to play a sexist card, one of their guitar players is a female and well, you really do not see too many females playing in a heavy-oriented band today that is actually, shall I say, talented at what they do? Listening to this album, this girl can really play, which you have to give a ton of respect to her for accomplishing in a male-dominated style of music. The drumming sets the tone here, as some of the songs start out with pretty good drum introductions, most notably the tracks "Dead is Dead" and "Late Bloomer," which also happen to open the album with a great one-two punch combo that pretty much knocks me out every time.
The rest of the album has your crushing fills and loud back-and-forth guitar work, which leaves it tough to say if there is any filler tracks or not. There is a six-minute, the longest track on the album, song called "Get High and Fuck," which I would call 2008's stoner anthem. Now I know the track title seems cliche, but please do not write it off; it might not be the most creative song title, but really, who cares? The song is loud, long, the guitars do their thing and it makes for a perfect Fight Amp song.
The production on this album isn't too over-the-top, as you still get that raw, raunchy DIY feel that shows you how hard Fight Amp works and loves what they do. There is not much of an image or any cookie-cutting going on here, just loud tunes that you can blast at a very high volume. So, if you are a fan of heavy bands that aren't doing the open chord 'jugs' and double-bass breakdowns, Fight Amp is a band that is a must-check-out for you. They are one of many bands still pushing the envelope in 2008, and for that, I tip my hat to them.
Unsane, Coliseum, Torche
myspace.com/fightamp (http://www.myspace.com/fightamp)