Search - Step Kings :: Let's Get It on

What was the hype about!

08/16/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I live in the area these guys are from and I love to see local talent hit it big. I heard of them and saw them once at a show locally. They didn't sound good at all live but I wrote it off as maybe it was a bad show, you know, bad soundman at the club and stuff. Well I wasted my money on this CD. You can't hear the vocals to good. and you can barely hear the bass at all. And all the damn songs sound the same. If this is the future of metal or heavy music to come, then the future is bleak. What happened to bands playing they're instruments well,grant it the drummer is awesome and should play in another band. And why are new bands afriad to diversify they're songs. Heavy is good, fast is good but hey mix it up. I wouldn't recommend this CD to anyone, it is a waste of money. Well I'm about to buy a CD from another band in my area on amazon named "savant". I just hope I'm not throwing away anymore of my hard earned money to support horrible local acts."

Lets get the post hardcore sound on!

E. Peltier | North Arlington, New Jersey United States | 05/01/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Dealing a new royal hand to the fledging post-hardcore scene and helping to re-invent the staggering NYC punk scene in the process, The Step Kings have come forth to claim a throne holding all the aces. The full-length follow-up to the limited edition, self-released Seven Easy Steps EP, Let's Get It On! are "twelve jolting tales" from the Jersey side of the Hudson reflecting in the NYHC image and pop-punk appeal. The Step Kings are three well versed musicians executing the traditional power-trio format with poise and finesse. This results in well written and equally well performed songs filled with tight riffs, dance-along grooves and crafted melodies. Each is a minature tale of the NY state of mind with a unique up-beat twist in the musical presentation. What sets the Step Kings apart from the average post-hardcore band are their unique use of harmonies. The pairing of Fern (vocals, guitar) and Bob McLynn (vocals, bass) allows for layering of lyrics and vocal couter-point plus seperate lead vocal executions. This adds dynamics and diversity, accentuating melodies, spawinging harmonies and creating memorable, sing and chant-along songs. Getting it on with a NYHC stance, while keeping the melodies strong is a very delicate line to walk, yet the Step Kings do it in a commanding fashion. There is enough aggression to keep the hardcore kids slamming while allowing for the more commercial leaning mind to still feel apart of the action.Brilliantly produced by Machine (Pitchshifter, Zombie, hed p.e., Spite) in the band's hometown stomping-grounds, Let's Get It On! captures fully the live attitude and emotion exudeded by the trio. From full-on punk aggression to straight-up rock romps the trio slams down an unmatchable post hard-core stance straight from the heart. The Step Kings hold the cards to bring the house down by presenting a respectable name to cross-over punk-inspired-rock and claim a throne on high as the undisputed fun-core kings tapping the working-man's heart in the pit."

Stepcore Lives!

Spank Master 5000 | 05/25/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Step Kings are yet another band into the foray of the rap-metal/hardcore genre. However, they're not just another band. Most songs are really powerful and successfully mix hardcore & melody to make for a different type of sound. I've seen these guys in concert, and they are a powerful live group as well. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Best Tracks: Imbalance, Independence Day, Get It!,"