Every Time I Die
I don't know why I ignored this band for so long. I mean I've had Hot Damn! for years, but probably only listened to it once or twice.
I put on the album today and was blown away. As an increasingly disillusioned hardcore/metal fan, ETID was refreshing. The riffs are original, and catchy as hell. It probably helps that I'm a sucker for that southern edge, which they play better than anyone--short of Maylene, perhaps. The lyrics were what really stood out to me. They are poetic without being cheesy, figurative without wearing out cliches.
Any other fans of these guys out there? I am now getting their other stuff, but I'd be surprised if anything could top the classic Hot Damn!.
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