Pee Zine Compilation Vol 3 (Album)
The Pee Zine Compilation Vol. 3 showcases some good and not so good bands in metalcore, hardcore and punk. It features 26 artists with 5 previously unrealised tracks. There are a few bands that manage to push the envelope such as Some Girls but most you will find have pretty much been done.
"Hot Piss" by Some Girls is a great track fusing punk, hardcore and thrash. Singer Wes Eisold (Give up the ghost, XO skeletons) gives the song a very brutal and chaotic feel.
"Wake the Dead" by Comeback Kid. Comeback Kid are influenced by Gorilla Biscuits, Madball and Lifetime. With great lyrics, which is a rarity in hardcore. The guitars are thick and pack a good punch without being overly heavy, and the vocals are so energetic it will have you dancing all night. Too bad the song is only 3 minutes and 17 seconds long.
"Like Trumpets" by With Honour sounds like a massive Bane rip off to me. But is still a good listen, I just would prefer to listen to Bane’s "The Note".
"Listening to Jane" by The Loved Ones its becomes evident that they are heavily influenced by Dillinger Four and the end result is an energetic rock n roll tune that will have you tapping you feat and be stuck in you’re head for days.
"Who To Trust" by Stolen Youth is a fast, tight, energetic punk rock, with hardcore influences. Which sounds similar to Anti-Flag, Rise Against and Strike Anywhere. The lead singer’s vocals have a raw side to them but in the recording come out very clear. It would be interesting to see this band live.
Previously unreleased "You Will Never Win" by Mere Theory is a good track but gets repetitive and boring. At times they can remind me of BoySetsFire. Though their modern brand of Australian rock is interesting and I am excited to hear more from this band.
"Feet Of Clay" by Another Way is a poorly recorded metallic hardcore track that feels as if it wants to go one step further towards a Converge or Botch but lacks the technical musicianship.
Listening to "Bright Lights, Burnt City" by Dead Hearts I get the feeling that with a better recording I would enjoy this but at the moment they sound like most other bands flooding the metal/hardcore markets. I advise listening to Modern Life Is War, This Is Hell or Most Precious Blood instead.
"Fear And Loathing in Long Island" by Latterman is a good track that feels like a more pop and hardcore take on Hot Water Music. It almost reminds me of Good Clean Fun, with an energetic feel that is undeniable.
"Dearest Darkness" by Liability Of My Own sounds like every other band flooding the charts riding the wave of Taking Back Sunday, The Used and Story Of The Years Fame. This song could easily be put in a TBS album without anyone asking any questions. It even has the trademark scream after the bridge. All in all it is a good mixture of punk and hardcore subgenres making it a very interesting listen.
