First in Line Connect the Dots LP
Sweden’s FIRST IN LINE (F.I.L) originally formed in the late ’80s, playing in the vein of early DC hardcore before taking a break in 1999. In 2008, they picked back up where they left off and have since released two records and now their third, Connect the Dots. Style-wise, they haven’t changed much, playing straightforward punk with obvious nods to MINOR THREAT. Overall, it’s well-produced and well-played, although about halfway through, I lost interest. The album feels overly long, with songs blending together if listened to in one sitting. Not a bad album, but one I would take in small doses.