Review - World Weary - Self Titled

World Weary - Self Titled 


Got sent this self titled by Dan last night, had a quick scan of their Facebook page and noticed these guys are a fairly new band. E.P dropped in February and their first show with Black Shapes at Luna Lounge in Leytonstone, London, was at the end of February. Being a hardcore band in London boasts a very supportive community but also has the ability to swallow you up underneath everything that goes on. I don't think the latter will be the case with these guys, they have a good set of shows lined up at some good venues and a self titled to back up their live shows.


The opening track Broke free starts how I think 
everything should open. Feedback. I'm a sucker for it. It builds anticipation. After the Simon and Garfunkel sample the shred starts. This isn't paint by numbers hardcore, big riffs and an even bigger kick drum sound. In fact the mix on this is brilliant. Into a thrashy groove riff and then the vocals come in. I like the voice this guy has, you can identify where this band is from and its not super over powering.

Head check  comes in with a nice chord melody and builds up perfect example of London chug n' groove. This track is full of anger about feeling stuck in a catch 22. Now, the chorus reminds me of early Gallows - not a bad thing at all. I think there's a guest vocalist on there too. Solid track.

At just over the one minute mark Bag of Bones is the shortest on this 5 track but is full-on all the way to the end. Bursting with big thrashy riffs into a nice bass break and ending with a 16th of blast beats. Again the kick drum sound these guys have is perfect, around 0.14 seconds in it starts grabbing you. I looked at an earlier review of these guys and the review mentioned early Broken Teeth and I'm going to agree. As with all the lyrics on this release its not filled with cliché bullshit. Real words by real people.

Sharpe Pain is a nice instrumental with a bass line pulsing into some beatdown chug n' groove that leads you into the last track Make Me Sick. The highlight for me on this track the Sabbath-esque lick around half way through. The last verse lets off a tonne of steam and leaves you wanting more. My favourite track from these guys for sure.

World Weary in my eyes a solid first release and really showcases what these guys can do. If this is the bench mark for emerging hardcore bands in London then things are only going to get better and better. They have their own sound but yet maintain UKHC and a London sound.Look out for these guys near you.

Head over to http://worldwearyhc.bandcamp.com/ to download World Weary. It's a name your price so if you like what you hear chuck these guys a couple of quid to show your support, or wait for the tape release on http://www.getlooserecords.bigcartel.com/    



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  Prince Albert
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