Brokencyde - BC 13

[hockeyguitar99]

Brokencyde - BC 13
Record Label: Suburban Noize Records
Release Date: October 21, 2008

It was a rainy night in July during the summer of 2008. This is a day I will never forget. Sitting in a dimly lit room, I innocently clicked a thread with a title along the lines of “worst band ever” on this very site. I of course didn’t know what I was about to experience. Clicking the play icon on the youtube video without even thinking about it, my jaw dropped. Not in happiness, not surprise, but pure horror. I followed the link to find out the name of this abomination, and that name read Brokencyde.

This band took a very respectable genre, hip-hop, threw in a lot of ‘scenecore,’ and the result is something that doesn’t even deserve to be called a steaming pile of shit. This horrendous band left my jaw on the floor, as I found out that people actually enjoyed them.

If this were simply a scenecore release, it would be one with absolutely terrible vocals. Even though this genre doesn’t have much respect to begin with and I would say that there haven’t been any good releases in the genre, this would certainly be the worst. The screams are forced, painful to listen to, and completely out of place.

The hip-hop/pop oriented vocals are slightly less terrible, but only slightly. While I enjoy auto-tune when used correctly (Kanye West’s 808s and Heartbreaks), those who use it incorrectly give it a bad name. This band gives the ones who are bad at it a terrible name. This album sounds like it was produced by the worst hip-hop producer's little cousin.

Abomination, steaming pile of shit, horrendous, are all words that very well describe this album, except they aren’t quite harsh enough. After listening to this EP twice, I’m going to go take a shower and wash this off of me and then pray that bands and any band like this one just stop. So consider this my open letter to “crunkcore” bands. Stop it, just stop it, go style hair, breakdance, clean bathrooms, I don’t really care what you do, as long as you stop doing this. Trust me on this one, if you quit, you’re doing yourself and the world a favor.

bleeding ears; Hollywood Undead; 3OH!3; Nickelback; Metro Station
myspace.com/brokencyde (http://www.myspace.com/brokencyde)

[heyzombiehitler]

Nice one. I hope they read this. Even better one of their fans so I can have a funny thread to read.

[WhoSaidThat?]

I don't see how the lasting value could get even as high as 4.5. Perhaps I'm missing something...

[hockeyguitar99]

I don't see how the lasting value could get even as high as 4.5. Perhaps I'm missing something...
The score was unreasonably low, and that's why it didn't get approved the first time. I couldn't bring myself to raise the other scores because they have actual weight in a description of how the album sounds. Lasting Value is a crap shoot anyway, so that's the one I raised.

EDIT: I also lowered it.

[artdavidson]

They should be played in prisons right before someone is to be put down.


I feel a MC Hammer / Brokencyde tour in 2009.
The age range would be 11-15.

[LongDistanceDrunk]

The score was unreasonably low, and that's why it didn't get approved the first time. I couldn't bring myself to raise the other scores because they have actual weight in a description of how the album sounds. Lasting Value is a crap shoot anyway, so that's the one I raised.

EDIT: I also lowered it.
Someone just reviewed Soulja Boy and gave it a 5% so I don't see why you weren't allowed to submit a review lower than 14%

[hockeyguitar99]

Someone just reviewed Soulja Boy and gave it a 5% so I don't see why you weren't allowed to submit a review lower than 14%
I really don't know, I'm going to keep lowering it until I'm okay with it haha.

[more heart]

I was hoping for the day where I could luagh at a Borkencyde review, todays is that day. thank you hockeyguitar

[hockeyguitar99]

I was hoping for the day where I could luagh at a Borkencyde review, todays is that day. thank you hockeyguitar
You're welcome. haha

[Chase.ism]

Agreed. This pretty much tells you that image and hype make a band these days. I hate everything about these idiots. I wish it was legal to haze them publicly and brutally.

[Nick Le]

Great review...I'm sorry you had to listen to it...

HAHAHA @ the RIYL.

[TSTLSOOM]

my friends uncle signed them. i guess he is one of the top guys at the record company. i told my friend to ask him why they did that. i will get back to you asap

[The Summer Ends]

I'm still debating whether a 6% is too high.

[hockeyguitar99]

I'm still debating whether a 6% is too high.
So am I, haha, but I think any lower gets a little unreasonable.

EDIT: I went there anyway.

[hockeyguitar99]

my friends uncle signed them. i guess he is one of the top guys at the record company. i told my friend to ask him why they did that. i will get back to you asap
You should also find out why it's spelled Noize, that's ridiculous. I definitely want to hear the reasoning though. Also, have him show him the review, it'll be good ol' fun.

[TSTLSOOM]

ok. will do
i didnt even know what surbaben noize or whatever tis spelled was.
my friend gave me his sweater and its on the back. i wore it to a show, so glad noone bagged on me about it haha

[hockeyguitar99]

ok. will do
i didnt even know what surbaben noize or whatever tis spelled was.
my friend gave me his sweater and its on the back. i wore it to a show, so glad noone bagged on me about it haha
I'm pretty sure nobody at a credible show would ever care about this "label" anyway haha.

[TSTLSOOM]

I'm pretty sure nobody at a credible show would ever care about this "label" anyway haha.
thank the lord. lo
land i wore it to school too :(
yo but Unwritten Laws on it. and Authority Zero thats about it tho. not a fan of Kottonmouth Kings lol

[hockeyguitar99]

thank the lord. lo
land i wore it to school too :(
yo but Unwritten Laws on it. and Authority Zero thats about it tho. not a fan of Kottonmouth Kings lol
I hate when labels have a combination of credible and ridiculously uncredible bands on their label. Like Epitaph. They have some of the best shit, but they also have some of the most terrible bands. I don't understand how labels can hear some of the stuff and go "Lets pay you money to make more of this".

[NateFoundGlory]

Awww, I actually like Hollywood Undead (complete guilty pleasure, please don't hurt me...), so the RIYL was a very minor letdown. Overall, great review.

My best friend loves these guys. We get into arguements all the time; I bash his stupid scene/hip hop bands (he loves Brokencyde and I Set My Friends On Fire, to name a few), and he complains about my "emo" bands (Motion City Soundtrack, Mayday Parade, NFG). What a friendship haha.

[hockeyguitar99]

Awww, I actually like Hollywood Undead (complete guilty pleasure, please don't hurt me...), so the RIYL was a very minor letdown. Overall, great review.

My best friend loves these guys. We get into arguements all the time; I bash his stupid scene/hip hop bands (he loves Brokencyde and I Set My Friends On Fire, to name a few), and he complains about my "emo" bands (Motion City Soundtrack, Mayday Parade, NFG). What a friendship haha.
Haha, Hollywood Undead are pretty bad, but to each their own. Since when were NFG emo? I can understand MCS and MP, but NFG don't really make any sense.

[NateFoundGlory]

Haha, Hollywood Undead are pretty bad, but to each their own. Since when were NFG emo? I can understand MCS and MP, but NFG don't really make any sense.
That's what I keep telling him. He thinks anything not death metal is emo, songs about women (which is apparently gay? Haha) and no breakdowns. Oh well.

...why am I complaining about my best friend? Oh, it's 1:30 am, thats why haha.

[hockeyguitar99]

That's what I keep telling him. He thinks anything not death metal is emo, songs about women (which is apparently gay? Haha) and no breakdowns. Oh well.

...why am I complaining about my best friend? Oh, it's 1:30 am, thats why haha.
Haha, your'e not complaining about personality, just the fact that he has no idea what he's taking about with music.

[xsinkshipsx]

i dont know about the rest of you but I really think brokencyde is on to something. They combine crazy brutal screams with the best of the hip hop genre. It is honesly groundbreaking....and they seem to be doing something with it so good for them.....



holy shit....totally kidding....i couldnt even hardly type that....they should burn....just sayin

[NateFoundGlory]

i dont know about the rest of you but I really think brokencyde is on to something. They combine crazy brutal screams with the best of the hip hop genre. It is honesly groundbreaking....and they seem to be doing something with it so good for them.....



holy shit....totally kidding....i couldnt even hardly type that....they should burn....just sayin
So my eyes started watering when I read that hahahaha. Touche, sir.

[hockeyguitar99]

i dont know about the rest of you but I really think brokencyde is on to something. They combine crazy brutal screams with the best of the hip hop genre. It is honesly groundbreaking....and they seem to be doing something with it so good for them.....



holy shit....totally kidding....i couldnt even hardly type that....they should burn....just sayin
You had me their for a second. Phew.

[WhoSaidThat?]

i dont know about the rest of you but I really think brokencyde is on to something. They combine crazy brutal screams with the best of the hip hop genre. It is honesly groundbreaking....and they seem to be doing something with it so good for them.....



holy shit....totally kidding....i couldnt even hardly type that....they should burn....just sayin
The part where you said "honestly groundbreaking" was where I figured "Yep, he's joking."

[tommy's ghost]

My deepest condolences go out to your ears, hockey. Haha, nice review too.

[heyzombiehitler]

Suburban Noize is a label Kottonmouth Kings started. They had a really good punk band called Last Laugh awhile ago, but thankfully not anymore.

[hockeyguitar99]

Suburban Noize is a label Kottonmouth Kings started. They had a really good punk band called Last Laugh awhile ago, but thankfully not anymore.
Thanks for the info. I can't respect a label that signs bands like this, unless it's a major label, then they are doing what they alwys do, capatilzing on shitty trends.

[denissuxx]

i dont know about the rest of you but I really think brokencyde is on to something. They combine crazy brutal screams with the best of the hip hop genre. It is honesly groundbreaking....and they seem to be doing something with it so good for them.....



holy shit....totally kidding....i couldnt even hardly type that....they should burn....just sayin
Wow, what a douche.

Edit: Damn, forgot to read last line, sorry man :-d

[hockeyguitar99]

How the hell idid the member rating get so high? Fuck...

[heyzombiehitler]

Thanks for the info. I can't respect a label that signs bands like this, unless it's a major label, then they are doing what they alwys do, capatilzing on shitty trends.

Indie labels do that too though. For example; Epitaph signing I Set My Friends On Fire, I Am Ghost, Victory signing.. Well... a lot of bands on their roster. And every band ever on Hopeless.

[hockeyguitar99]

Indie labels do that too though. For example; Epitaph signing I Set My Friends On Fire, I Am Ghost, Victory signing.. Well... a lot of bands on their roster. And every band ever on Hopeless.
I don't have much respect for those labels, sans a few bands that save their ass. Also, I actually enjoy There For Tomorrow, who are on hopeless.

[xsinkshipsx]

Wow, what a douche.

Edit: Damn, forgot to read last line, sorry man :-d
it's cool.....everyone is bashing them so i decided to show love... I tried so hard but....obviously it is not possible

[denissuxx]

Indie labels do that too though. For example; Epitaph signing I Set My Friends On Fire, I Am Ghost, Victory signing.. Well... a lot of bands on their roster. And every band ever on Hopeless.
Whats wrong with I Am Ghost?

[denissuxx]

Indie labels do that too though. For example; Epitaph signing I Set My Friends On Fire, I Am Ghost, Victory signing.. Well... a lot of bands on their roster. And every band ever on Hopeless.
Whats wrong with I Am Ghost?

[hockeyguitar99]

Whats wrong with I Am Ghost?
They're bad.

[denissuxx]

They're bad.
Musically? Image?

Musically, they are very good, one of the best in the genre. You dont really listen to that much hardcore/metalcore judging from your profile, so I dont think you can judge them musically. Its like me judging an R & B artist - 'they all suck' would be my responce.

And image? That can only be based on the cover art for the last album. Emo? Yes. But it doesnt make them 'bad'. Don't judge an album by its cover

Edit: Having looked at your page, I saw you were selling some CDs, having looked through those CDs, I saw the Metro Station cd :abduct:

[hockeyguitar99]

Musically? Image?

Musically, they are very good, one of the best in the genre. You dont really listen to that much hardcore/metalcore judging from your profile, so I dont think you can judge them musically. Its like me judging an R & B artist - 'they all suck' would be my responce.

And image? That can only be based on the cover art for the last album. Emo? Yes. But it doesnt make them 'bad'. Don't judge an album by its cover

Edit: Having looked at your page, I saw you were selling some CDs, having looked through those CDs, I saw the Metro Station cd :abduct:
And I'm selling it, because i bought because they were touring with MCS, and it sucked, which is why am selling it!. Isn't it that an abstract concept. And no all Metal does not suck, but I Am Ghost, most certainly do.

[denissuxx]

And I'm selling it, because i bought because they were touring with MCS, and it sucked, which is why am selling it!. Isn't it that an abstract concept. And no all Metal does not suck, but I Am Ghost, most certainly do.
You bought it. You failed.

I am not gonna waste my time arguing with you, I don't think they suck and a lot of people like them.

[heyzombiehitler]

Whats wrong with I Am Ghost?

They first appeared when My Chemical Romance and drag queen era AFI were popular. Thus, cashing in on a trend.

[hockeyguitar99]

You bought it. You failed.

I am not gonna waste my time arguing with you, I don't think they suck and a lot of people like them.
A lot of people like Nickelback too. That was the single worst argument I've heard.

[briewer]

lulz at your "Recommended If You Like" section.

Mainly because, in all honesty, nothing else could be reasonably be listed there.

[briewer]

i dont know about the rest of you but I really think brokencyde is on to something. They combine crazy brutal screams with the best of the hip hop genre. It is honesly groundbreaking....and they seem to be doing something with it so good for them.....



holy shit....totally kidding....i couldnt even hardly type that....they should burn....just sayin

No, seriously, they are groundbreaking. They are breaking new ground...

In a cemetery...

Where they can lay music once they murder it.

[denissuxx]

They first appeared when My Chemical Romance and drag queen era AFI were popular. Thus, cashing in on a trend.
Huh?

MCR are for teenage girls. No part of their music is near as heavy as I Am Ghost.

AFI are punk, and have been around since the early 90's.

[denissuxx]

A lot of people like Nickelback too. That was the single worst argument I've heard.
I said, I was not gonna argue. Therefore, it was not an arguement.

[hockeyguitar99]

I said, I was not gonna argue. Therefore, it was not an arguement.
Does discussion point suit you better? Also, maybe you should respond to the point I made though.

[heyzombiehitler]

Huh?

MCR are for teenage girls. No part of their music is near as heavy as I Am Ghost.

AFI are punk, and have been around since the early 90's.

I was talking about the image of the band. The dark/goth thing. I enjoy My Chemical Romance, and im a 20 year old guy. I don't really see what AFI being around in the 90s has anything to do with it. And they arnt really a punk band anymore. There's no moshing to songs about love like winters. Also, I never bashed I Am Ghost so I don't know why you're being so defensive.

[NateFoundGlory]

You bought it. You failed.

I am not gonna waste my time arguing with you, I don't think they suck and a lot of people like them.
You must really like I Am Ghost.

The man is titled to his opinion, stop arguing. He doens't like them, that doesn't mean you have to bash him.

[denissuxx]

I was talking about the image of the band. The dark/goth thing. I enjoy My Chemical Romance, and im a 20 year old guy. I don't really see what AFI being around in the 90s has anything to do with it. And they arnt really a punk band anymore. There's no moshing to songs about love like winters. Also, I never bashed I Am Ghost so I don't know why you're being so defensive.
Well, the 'dark goth' thing has been around for a while, and was definitly not started by AFI, MCR etc. Its just a vague musical style that it more about clothes and haircuts, just like 'scene' stuff (like Brokencyde).

Agree with the stuff about how AFI changing, although, in the UK, we can and will mosh to anything.

Responding to the comments about me liking them, I dont like them that much, i like 3 or 4 songs, but the idea of them being compared to I Set My Pubes On Fire and Brokencyde meant that I had to ask 'what the fuck'.

[I Am The Enemy!]

Umm... Let's try to get back on topic.

Brokencyde sucks.

[Chromefox]

Oh, fuck me, I had to go youtube this shit to see for myself if it could possibly be as bad as you claim.

Yes it fucking can.

Regret.

[hockeyguitar99]

Oh, fuck me, I had to go youtube this shit to see for myself if it could possibly be as bad as you claim.

Yes it fucking can.

Regret.
My description of my reaction at the opening is universal, no?

[Chromefox]

My description of my reaction at the opening is universal, no?
Your description of the whole thing is universal, bro.

[FOBTHESHEEP]

Nice one. I hope they read this. Even better one of their fans so I can have a funny thread to read.
i really hate u i LOVE BROKENCYDE the are the sex i like all crunkcore bands like dot dot curve millimnaires dropping a popped locket n!tro scene kidz krunkkills love note paper plane + more even 3oh!3(they arent crunkcore ther rapcore) bc13 and the broken are the two best cds ever
along with till the wheels fall off(dot dot curve) and want(3oh!3) im glad brokencyde got signed they are so fierce and im gonna see them feb 8 i cant wait
BC13 MOTHERFUCKERS

[HometownHero]

Recommended if you like nickelback. Stupid immature comparison and I hate both bands with a passion
EDIT: Sorry didnt notice you were fourteen or fifteen

[hockeyguitar99]

Recommended if you like nickelback. Stupid immature comparison and I hate both bands with a passion
EDIT: Sorry didnt notice you were fourteen or fifteen
It was a joke, most people would get that. It seems like you either missed it completely or are someone who likes to create problems where there aren't any, either way, I feel bad for you.

[HometownHero]

It was a joke, most people would get that. It seems like you either missed it completely or are someone who likes to create problems where there aren't any, either way, I feel bad for you.
Im not trying to create problems. But you didnt even give an educated reason for hating their record other then it was a shit pile. I've read some of your awesome reviews and you can do better then this.

[WhoSaidThat?]

It was a joke, most people would get that. It seems like you either missed it completely or are someone who likes to create problems where there aren't any, either way, I feel bad for you.
Hahahaha. Easy, boy. ;-)

[floormaster925]

Brokencyde physically hurts me. Not just my ears, but all apendages. I enjoy the sound of a man farting on my face more than I enjoy Brokencyde.

[PureBlueSF]

Wow, I'm only 15 and don't scream on a regular basis and even my screams never sound as terrible and forced as the guy in Brokencyde.

[scuwat]

Ok i'm gonna have to admit listening to brokencyde is about in the same insult-to-my-intelligence-and-ears range as soulja boy... thats where i agree with you

I will however, say that 3oh3 have much more credibility than these guys. I happen to like them, probably one of their few guy fans, and idk i just appreciate what theyre doing production-wise as long as theyre not taking themselves seriously. Which BrokenCyde clearly is. At the same time, i think Hollywood Undead is really good and dont see why so many people put them in the same league as brokencyde. Yes some of the demo shit that they released is really really bad but not Brokencyde bad and to be honest Swan Songs is an extremely solid album.

There's my rant... looking forward to the replies

[jonoortrev]

i like brokeNCYDE simply for the fact they cause all this fun reading!
please brokeNCYDE carry on so i can laugh at you and these reviews
its perfect

[jaredCoO]

i really hate u i LOVE BROKENCYDE the are the sex i like all crunkcore bands like dot dot curve millimnaires dropping a popped locket n!tro scene kidz krunkkills love note paper plane + more even 3oh!3(they arent crunkcore ther rapcore) bc13 and the broken are the two best cds ever
along with till the wheels fall off(dot dot curve) and want(3oh!3) im glad brokencyde got signed they are so fierce and im gonna see them feb 8 i cant wait
BC13 MOTHERFUCKERS
You, sir or ma'am, are a douche.

Based on your writing I'd say you are, maybe, 9. In which case you can be forgiven because all you watch is Barney and your music exposure is limited to MTV. How did you get onto this site? Did big bro leave his computer on by accident?

Maybe we're all being elitists here, but what your favourite band is doing sets back music by at least a decade, and shames all artists that include screaming in their music. I hope one day BrokenCYDE run into Glenn Benton dressed in full spiked armor with the rest of the Florida Death Metal bands behind him.

[stereokiller]

i really hate u i LOVE BROKENCYDE the are the sex i like all crunkcore bands like dot dot curve millimnaires dropping a popped locket n!tro scene kidz krunkkills love note paper plane + more even 3oh!3(they arent crunkcore ther rapcore) bc13 and the broken are the two best cds ever
along with till the wheels fall off(dot dot curve) and want(3oh!3) im glad brokencyde got signed they are so fierce and im gonna see them feb 8 i cant wait
BC13 MOTHERFUCKERS

i checked her/his/it 's profile out of curiosity(well, i was curious. don't blame me.) and it was funny that he/she/it has only one comment. lol at the person who gave the comment. ^___^

seriously. what language is that?

btw. good review. People like you make this world a better place. ^_^

[therookielot]

hahahahaha I love this review. awesome dude

[kewlkat444]

It's cancer for your hearing.
You might as well chop off your ears while listening to them, as it has the same effect.

[raptorz44]

It's cancer for your hearing.
You might as well chop off your ears while listening to them, as it has the same effect.

...
OH COME ON
Just what I need. More friends of mine going on sites that I post for advice and stuff and reveal secrets

[kewlkat444]

Fine. I'll leave. I wasn't aware that you even used this site, I just found a review for Brokencyde on it. Google took me here.

[kkman99]

i dont think ur review was harsh enough sir. way too soft

[TyBreaker]

3%! Haha!

[hopelesspoetx6]

Fine. I'll leave. I wasn't aware that you even used this site, I just found a review for Brokencyde on it. Google took me here.
Well I believe you should stay, actually :)

[kewlkat444]

Well I believe you should stay, actually :)

Well, thank you, Sam. :)