Reviews of the latest punk/hardcore/screamo/emo CDs in 50 words or less from Chad Bowar.
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The debut EP from New Jersey's The Fire Still Burns is an impressive one. It's aggressive punk rock that is still really melodic. They have elements of old school punk while still having strong musicianship. The choruses make you want to sing along while the music makes you want to mosh.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 2:23 PM
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Bowar is a freelance music writer and the heavy metal editor for About.com, a New York Times company. He has written for Outburn, Amp, Loud Fast Rules, Caustic Truths, Snaggletooth, Explicity Intense and many other print and online publications.
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