Still Angry

Be 4 You Die

Watt's On Records

Review by Neil StLaurent

Thanks to Still Angry for the CD

Released by the non-profit label Watt's On Records, Be 4 You Die is the debut CD released by Swiss band Still Angry. Coming from different social backgrounds, the band is an ad hoc mixture of musicians, some whom may seem to have little in common musically. What one may think would destroy any chance for them, has in fact given Still Angry a unique sound resulting from the blending of influences in and approaches to their music.

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The strong hardcore influence comes from Dave on drums and "Chainsaw" on guitar. This fairly heavy sound with its driving, pounding tendencies bring to mind a likely comparison is to New York hardcore heavies such as Biohazard. Excessive palm muting and simple beats are representative of what the band has to offer. Frankly this component of the overall sound is quite standard. However, the presence of the other band members diverts it from being a formula sound.

The true variation in the music comes from X-Man and Bébert on vocals. Dualing choral singing and raspy speaking contort the music in a fashion that brings a strong degree of emotion to the recording. Not limited to only two vocal styles however, the range of vocal experiments and attempts (yes, unfortunately sometimes these ultimately fail) easily classify Still Angry as an original act.

While one may not regard them to be an excellent band - there is a lot of work to be done for them yet - Still Angry deserves attention for their originality and new expression.

We have an extra copy of "Be 4 You Die" so please send us email with your snail mail address and we may send the CD to you.

Still Angry is:
Dave S. - Drums
C "Chainsaw" - Guitar
Schor - Bass
Magik - Sampler & Scratch
X-Man - Vocals
Bébert - Vocals

Contact:
Fabrice Schor
Ruelle des Anges 2
CH-1870 Monthey

Fax / Voice: + 41-0-24-471-46-21

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