Search - Verse :: Rebuild

Hardcore At Its Best!

Chris Conlan (BreakingCustom.com) | Iowa | 05/16/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Review by Mike Watson:



Yet another small label, old school style, hardcore album, but wait.......this ones good? From a reviewer that never thought he'd type that statement, it's true. Fresh from the almost unknown label of Rivalry Records comes Verse, a straight up no frills hardcore band with a positive message and their own twist on the music they play.



When comparing Verse, the obvious is Comeback Kid, using the same fast paced chord progression and style of hardcore along with staying positive and refusing to accept violence in the hardcore scene. The similarities are undeniable. The vocal styling and delivery are even very similar, though Verse does have quite a few more group vocals on the album then Comeback Kid ever has. The main difference is the transitions between songs. After fast paced hardcore, Verse goes into melodic guitar parts to transfer songs, which though throwing the listener off guard is a breath of fresh air into their style of music.



Verse is doing their part to rebuild a better sense of community in the hardcore scene and so should you by picking up this album and taking the lyrics to heart."