Genre: Hardcore, Rapcore
Label Number: 7930182889-2
© 2003 Razor & Tie
AllMusic Review by Kurt Morris
© 2003 Razor & Tie
AllMusic Review by Kurt Morris
Brimming with a passion not usually known within the ranks of the hardcore hip-hop scene, E-Town Concrete's
debut for the Razor and Tie label presents 11 tracks trailing along
some of the same lines as the rest of the hardcore or rapcore scene, but
with plenty of unique flair. Taking cues from the life in the
foursome's hometown of Elizabeth (or E-Town), NJ, E-Town Concrete tends to utilize a guitar attack similar to Hatebreed
with some ferocious metal vocals ("Metroid") that can just as easily go
back to hip-hop rhymes. Yet the life they live is evidently full of
culture, as the Latino roots are showcased on "Let's Go" as well as "So
Many Nights," which has all the makings of a hit radio single for the
alternative radio markets. Along with some reggae and prog rock
influence, it makes for a musically full plate, yet isn't overwhelming.
Lyrically, the bandmembers speak out against domestic and child abuse
and do their best to share their struggles growing up in a hard-nosed
city. Overall, it's remarkably positive without being preachy
whatsoever. Considering the tendency of many music fans to become jaded
and annoyed with either the negativity or the lack of depth of many
rapcore bands, E-Town Concrete
seems like a welcome breath of fresh air for those searching for
something with stylistic diversity that can still pack a punch.
tags: e town concrete, e. town, the renaissance, 2003, flac,
THANK YOU!!!! i couldn't find this anywhere! keep it up guys.
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