Hardcore is back! Or, more accurately, the hardcore most of us grew to love in the early 90s. LIV. Sounds like they could have been on a Helpless Among Friends compilation back in the day. I always felt that particular form of hardcore got swept under the rug too quickly by the new hardcore that came after it (as well as all the other cores), so it is good to hear bands bringing this sound back. But, I will say: LIV. Is not a Focused clone. They still have elements of modern hardcore in the mix…. but without the “getting tired of the whole hardcore scene but I still play it just because” thing that plagues some bands. You can tell these guys mean every word sung and every note played. They jump in, blaze through nine songs, and leave a bunch of sweat on the floor in the process.
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