Aortaorta
Schematic
self-released
These Finns serve up a few more tracks of mid-tempo dirge-heavy hardcore on their latest EP, sounding something like a mix of "Damaged"-era Black Flag and early Killing Joke. They've definitely gotten better since their last disc which I reviewed at the beginning of the year - the band's overall sound is much more cohesive and developed. There's still room for improvement in the vocals and dynamics, but I like it, especially the extended rhythm section vamp on the outro track.
- Avi Roig