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CONTRAVENE - A Call To Action LP (2003 Skuld Releases 074)

Track Listing:
Conviction
Desperation
The Gift Of Life
Common Ground
In Darkness
Traditions
Blue By Day, White By Night
Prison Sells (Live)
The Strength Of The Struggle

Item Condition:
New. Not sealed. With insert.

Description:
Eric and Shelly from Catchphraze Records are among the members of Contravene, an action minded anarcho-punk band from Arizona. Powerful and slightly metaltinged music back up a female vocal charged assault with angry and well-written political lyrics. Mostly fast and upbeat but they're also not afraid to put in more melodic and calm parts That reminds me often of bands like Nausea on one, and early Chumbawamba on the other end.
'I don't know for how long I waited for this record to be released, but it felt like forever. I've loved them since the demo and knowing that they've been becoming better and better with each release… you get the point. But this wasn't a winner from the start, I thought they had become less angry in the music. Maybe they have, but I don't care 'cause this is just so… damn it's good! Music when you wanna relax your body but not your mind. Much due to the lyrics but also 'cause the music takes its turns here and there which keeps you alert. Not all melodic anarcho punk is good but this, with its fair share of rawness, is. All I can find that's negative really is that the growling male vocals aren't suitable everywhere. In some cases screamy ones would fit better with Shelly's voice. But apart from that Contravene knows what it's all about. Great informative booklet and amazing artwork overall. The cover, drawn by Jeremy Clark, is both beautiful and inspirational.' - Attack Fanzine

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