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Different step for these grinders

aphexin | Snobtown, Elitistville | 03/16/2000

(3 out of 5 stars)

""KILL TREND SUICIDE" is an odd record to review. While it was released by one of the best, no, THE best grindcore gods, it doesn't sound like anything else they have done. This recording was rushed, as the delays from their last release were quite lengthy, resulting in the somewhat "thin" grindcore sound and the displaced baboon shrieks, grunts and groans from Kevin Sharp. The guitars from gurn are slick and blazingly fast, and Danny's bass rumbles and churns from behind. While all of this complements each other, one must not forget Rich Hoak's insane drumming; it sounds like he has a double bass setup, but it's only a single. Wow. Anyway, with all of this, you might ask yourself why the lower rating? Well, after the third song, some noises start to sound a bit samey. And this is coming from a diehard Brutal Truth fan. I would not recommend this for someone who is looking to get into BT. I would suggest "SOunds of the Animal Kingdom" and "Need to Control" which are both staples of grindcore. With the mixing elements of different types of music on this EP (grind, thrash, techno, even black), it may sound like a plethora of goodies for the ear. Maybe. But it takes a mighty talented one to sort it ALL out and enjoy and respect EVERYTHING. Like I said, start with "Sounds" or "Need" if you want to dip your toes into Brutal Truth, but if you want something a little off center from what grindcore is considered to be, take a stab at this."