TERROR - Lowest Of The Low

TERROR
Lowest Of The Low
Trustkill Records
8/10




A reissue of Terror’s first full length, originally released on Bridge 9 Records shows the group could lay the hardcore smackdown just as well in their early days as they do so well today. No nonsense, stripped down tracks like “Don’t Need Your Help” and “Keep Your Distance” were made to get the crowd pumped, and it’s hard to imagine a mosh pit not breaking out during intense ragers like the skull pounding “Push It Away” or the ultra energetic “Life And Death”.

Live favorite “What Have We Done” is represented both in its original version and in a violent rendition portrayed on the live portion of the disc, which was recorded in Tokyo and originally released on Alliance Trax in Japan. Fans also get a chance to check out the band’s side of their Deathwish Records split seven inch with Ringworm, as “Out Of My Face” and “Nothing To Lose” are represented here as well. The tracks that were cut live in Tokyo are excellent, imparting the true energy and out of control insanity that is a Terror live performance. “Push It Away” stands tall as one of Terror’s toughest live tracks, while “Keep Your Distance” closes things out with an aggressive burst of energy.

Also of note is the group’s studio rendition of Dag Nasty’s “What Can I Say” that seethes with all of the intensity of the original. The record contains some hype, refurbished cover art as well as all of the lyrics to the songs, including liner notes giving the story behind each track. If you consider yourself a fan of true hardcore and you haven’t checked Terror out as of yet – What in the Hell is the matter with you?

This is mandatory hardcore shit right here.

Written By: xkingofallcorex