Wow... this came out in 2004! And it's probably been since then that I last listened to it.I remember trying to hunt this down a year or three ago when I was loving The Bronx, 'cause they reminded me of Bars.
I think I originally got this as an advance promo and it pretty much rocked my socks off. This is just straight up, bad-ass rockin' hardcore. Short intense songs and an album that's just over 30 minutes. Just like hardcore and punk should be. If I remember correctly this album was a must for about a whole summer. Equal Vision's website says it came out in October, but I definitely remember much nicer weather for this one. And I'm very glad I've got a chance to finally relive it this summer since I definitely have no idea where my physical copy ever went.
So Bars are made up of dudes from other bands including Give Up the Ghost, Hope Conspiracy and Suicide File. I've heard about those bands before, but never gave any of them a listen... even though I've only ever read great things about GUTG... maybe I should do some investigating soon. Regardless, whatever it is those guys did in those other bands is not important. What's important is that you know that this album will kick your teeth in and you will like it. It rocks... like rock & roll rocks. It's all attitude and relentless swagger. I think everyone should hear this in the summer and want to get down.
Listen: Up to My Neck
You can buy it at Equal Vision or download it here.
Bars Myspace
Tracklist:
1. Bright Lights for Demise
2. Like it Never Was
3. You are My Target Audience
4. Up to My Neck
5. Toecutter
6. The Frequencies are Fucked
7. Type Face Love Letter
8. I Was Asleep by Now
9. Too Far Down
10. This is it.
Stolen from http://weareangryandhateeverything.blogspot.com/
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