Album title: AFI (also known as
The Blood Album)
Artist: AFI
Genre: Punk/Post-Punk/Gothic Rock
Nationality: American
Release date: January 20 (here we go...)
Position in Discography: Tenth
Fear Factor: High
Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Check out more from this artist? Yes
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? I might, yes
Maybe it's just the word punk that sets off alarm bells in my head, but I had expected this to be much rawer and more visceral, but from the beginning I don't see any punk tendencies here – not that I'd recognise punk tendencies if they followed me down an alley, mugged me and ran away with my wallet. Mind you, I'd have the last laugh: my wallet is empty! But the album kicks off nicely, though I reiterate my annoyance at bands self-titling any album that isn't their debut. That aside, this is quite enjoyable so far. Scratch that: it's ****ing excellent. The only thing I can imagine that gives these guys a punk in their genre tag is the energy, which is certainly there. Great stuff.
Expectation Index: 9