To some like myself being a teenager in the mid to late 90's was a very exciting time to be in the punk/hardcore scene. The rise of Crust made a huge impact on many wile most in recent years dose not have the impact or genuine feel to it, like others of the past. After seeing Ballast on their 2nd US tour I picked up their brand new LP after a great set, I was not ready for what i got. The Albums starts off with "Louder then words" which kicks of with a very suttle melodic introduction which might give you the impression you are about to listen to some mid paced crust punk. but then its the 1 minute mark and you and everything hits you like a brick. Blazing fast melodies, catchy guitar hooks, fantastically done and well sung male and female vocals. Think the Intensity of "Vengeance" by Tragedy with the melody and delivery of Poland's Post Regiment (who's Demo's LP will be one of the next records I will be talking about). This is a record that transcends genre's and cliques. Its such a shame this band is no more, I would rate this record in my 10 albums of the last 5 years
RIP Ballast
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