Seein Red

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Seein Red This LP Kills Fascists LP

A long-overdue vinyl release of SEEIN RED tracks from 2001–2003 that were originally released on compact disc in 2004 to coincide with a Brazilian tour. To fit on vinyl, they had to shave off a few cuts, so what we have here are 35 tracks of timeless, political hardcore punk. I’ve had the privilege of seeing the band live a few times, and these tunes capture their energy and vigor well. Fast as fuck and absolutely pissed at the state of things (still sadly poignant twenty-plus years on), this is the perfect encapsulation of why punk remains relevant, both as musical genre and as a social movement. While they don’t sound much like LOS CRUDOS, I think of SEEIN RED in a similar way—true classics of the modern era. And to top it off, they’re still going strong to this day, having released a killer LP just last year. Uncompromising and unyielding, SEEIN RED offers a blueprint for lifelong dedication to DIY punk.

Seein Red Refuse Resist LP

Featuring members from the mighty LÄRM, this is a welcome return of a highly political Dutch hardcore band coming correct with antifa-fueled vitriol. This is unabashed fash-bashing music, and it sounds like it, too. Tough as nails, especially with a biting bass tone that rides high in the mix (a favorite trick of mine). The songs often don’t even make it past the minute mark, giving it that classic breakneck hardcore speed I crave. Truly uncompromising stuff from top to bottom, done in the old school (best school) way but with enough modern touches to keep it fresh. There are a lot of bands dipping into the well of this subsect of hardcore, and it’s always good to have someone show how it’s done.

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