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Hardcore Will Survive

Amir Tajakin | Orange, California | 03/18/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Snapcase is the band of the future. They have produced an awesome album with Designs for Automotion, and this will prove them as leaders of underground hardcore as we know it. I've heard critics say that Korn speaks to today's youth better than anyone else in the music business, but after hearing Snapcase, I am forced to disagree. I heard about them through Alternative Press Magazine, they seemed good, so I went over to the record store, and amazingly they were sold out of the CD. Two weeks later, I came back and they had one copy left of the second shipment, which I bought. Then I realized why the store was sold out. Snapcase are so good, people bought through two shipments. The best songs are Bleeding Orange, Are You Tuned In?, and Energy Dome. They tell the youth of America to fight through the tough times of their lives. Very much unlike mainstream acts Limp Bizkit and Kid Rock, they are not in the business for the money. They are in it for fun. Snapcase will continue to be a prominent force in music far into the 21st Century. Other bands I recommend are, Candiria, Vision of Disorder, and Taproot. Buy and glue your ears to your stereo."

One of the Greatest Hardcore Releases from Snapcase

Adam Groves | Chicago, Illinois | 06/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Snapcase have really outdone themselves on this masterpiece. First of all, I have to say, like most of the other Snapcase CDs, I love the artwork. Secondly, the CD. My favorites here are Bleeding Orange, Are You Tuned In?, Disconnector, and Energy Dome. I do love to listen to this at least once every week, if not every day. Their lyrics would be as poetic as some of those professional poets, and the words actually mean something. They are great musicians, with lots of talent. Following the tradition of true hardcore, they are close to their fans and keep in touch, helping build a huge following. Daryl's singing/screaming is meaningful, and it is a great way of expressing their anger, hear me Marylin Manson and Fred Durst? I love this album almost as much as Progression Through Unlearning, which is one of my favorite albums ever. As Amir Tajakin's review said, Hardcore Will Survive. And it will, thanks to Snapcase. Also check out: Hatebreed, Earth Crisis, and Grade."

Snapcase sure can write a great rock song.

ryan smith | USA | 01/28/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Kings of Buffalo still reign supreme. "Designs for Automotion" proves that it is possible to capture the energy of a bands live performance on a compact disc. Snapcase's innovative guitars and tremendous drumming, keep your ears ringing and head bobbing throughout the 11 rocking tracks. Musically, the band has definately matured from their previous albums. There is an apparent Quicksand influence in this album...which of course is not a bad thing. This album is everything you would expect from this tremendously influential hardcore band."