Propagandhi - Failed States

Alfred · 08-31-2012, 05:09 PM

Note to Self
Failed States
Devil’s Creek
Rattan Cane
Hadron Collision
Status Update
Cognitive Suicide
Things I Like
Unscripted Moment
Dark Matters
Lotus Gait
Duplicate Keys Icaro (An Interim Report)

Ashwinrao · 09-10-2012, 11:34 AM

My Favourite's Gotta be status update! pumps me everytime!

Alfred · 09-10-2012, 01:41 PM

It's not quite as good as Supporting Caste. Probably because that album had more fleshed out and melodic songs, while this one is more focused on quick hardcore/thrash metal tracks, and the more substantial songs are much more prog-rock like in structure. It's certainly a lot less accessible.

That said, it's still a great album. The fast-paced bangers are pretty damn fun, while the more traditional (relative to Propagandhi, that is) punk songs are some of the best Propagandhi have ever made. "Duplicate Keys Icaro", in particular stands toe-to-toe with "Purina Hall Of Fame" and "Supporting Caste" as one of the very best songs to come from them.

I like most of the songs on this record a lot, though "Devil's Creek" and "Things I Like" still confuse me to no end. Perhaps I'll "get" them with further listening.

Freebase Dali · 09-10-2012, 02:10 PM

Haven't gotten the album yet. Looking forward to it, though.

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08-31-2012, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Propagandhi - Failed States Note to Self Failed States Devil’s Creek Rattan Cane Hadron Collision Status Update Cognitive Suicide Things I Like Unscripted Moment Dark Matters Lotus Gait Duplicate Keys Icaro (An Interim Report)

09-10-2012, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	It's not quite as good as Supporting Caste. Probably because that album had more fleshed out and melodic songs, while this one is more focused on quick hardcore/thrash metal tracks, and the more substantial songs are much more prog-rock like in structure. It's certainly a lot less accessible. That said, it's still a great album. The fast-paced bangers are pretty damn fun, while the more traditional (relative to Propagandhi, that is) punk songs are some of the best Propagandhi have ever made. "Duplicate Keys Icaro", in particular stands toe-to-toe with "Purina Hall Of Fame" and "Supporting Caste" as one of the very best songs to come from them. I like most of the songs on this record a lot, though "Devil's Creek" and "Things I Like" still confuse me to no end. Perhaps I'll "get" them with further listening. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

09-10-2012, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ashwinrao Groupie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	My Favourite's Gotta be status update! pumps me everytime!

09-10-2012, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	Haven't gotten the album yet. Looking forward to it, though.