"I first heard of this band about two years ago by a friend who loved Hatebreed and Fury of Five...she handed me this CD to listen to, it took me a few days before the CD made it into my car...but when it did...My eyes were opened. It felt like I was shot in the chest...this CD contains so much raw energy and power. Here's a rundown of the CD.1. Soldier- An awsome hardcore song with a great Jazzy breakdown at the end...the end is my personal favorite part of the song. 2. First Born- once again an awsome hardcore song, with a nice break down around the end...deep and personal lyrics.
3. Dirty Jer-Z- An awsome song about growing up on the streets, deep lyrics with an incredible guitar/base/drum beat.4. Father's Marathon- A good song, but probably my least favorite on the CD...though it's still good. 5. Guaranteed- This song got me heavily into the band, with the piano beat in the background driving the song...the lyrics are passionate...second favorite song on this cd. 6. Pacemaker- A good song, not my personal favorite...but still awsome!
7. Stranglehold- This is probably one of the top five best songs by E-Town Concrete...whenever I would fight with anyone I would throw this song on and relax...I can relate to the lyrics easily in this song. Very mellow, not as heavy or hard as the other songs.
8. Sick World- I like this song alot...but it's not one of my favorites.
9. Shaydee- I love these lyrics, they describe how I feel about alot of people who I use to know. Best part of the song is anthony's lyrics...top notch! 10. Weak Link- Awsome acoustic beginning...gets heavy towards the middle of the song, awsome drum beat!!!11. Phoenix- This is THE BEST song by far by E-Town Concrete, (With the exception of "The Heart of the Wolves") The pheonix has the deepest lyrics I personally feel anthony has EVER written...AWSOME TRACK.Get this CD...trust me, it's well worth the cost you pay for it...and get "The Renaissance" when that comes out on April 15th...that CD tops this CD...but until then, you should still check this on out. {PEACE}"
UNBELIEVABLE
FloMattt | Harrisonburg, VA | 06/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first saw E. Town Concrete at a small venue in Harrisonburg, VA.
That night they were the second band of a three band set. Five-Pointe-O, who i also recommend opened, followed by E. Town, and then Mushroomhead. I was ready to leave after hearing E. Town.
They only played 4 songs but After the first song i was hooked. When they closed with SHAYDEE which is my favorite of theirs, i had no need to hear Mushroomhead. I bought the album that night and it hasn't left my disc changer since. That was two years ago."
E-Town Concrete
KinKaDe | Berwyn, PA USA | 06/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anything melodic and hardcore is just a ridiculous combo. DeLux on the guitar is just damn-well good. Anthony Martini, id say, is the best lyricist i've ever heard of any genre. Martini's versitality is quite nutty as well. He sings, screams, and even lays down some rhymes. My favorite band and one of my favorite records."
Interesting...........
sinisterfiend666 | the master of Horror | 05/08/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I admire how this band goes from one extreme to another. They have songs that could almost pass for death metal, and in the same song, have a jazz bridge (like the first song). They have all elements. Alternative, rap, metal, death, jazz, blues. Very unique in some aspects, however maybe this is there down fall, only song 4 stands out in my mind at the moment, amazing double bass drum, but some will say some of these songs tend to have that sound alike quality to them, even though they are diverse in the types of music they play. Maybe its the format that sounds the same, or the timing... but this is why I gave it 4 instead of 5. I like it because it is angry enough though"
WOW
SEP | Phila, PA USA | 08/21/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I dont know what to say about this cd it mixes raw emotion with hip hop and metal to rap. It'a amazing anyone who listens to this cd will be blown away by their style. Their live performance is even better."