Can America Survive?

Going through my old photos, I was surprised I hadn't posted this one yet. Kansas City's own Dark Ages come through in a big way on this LP. One of my more listened to LP's in the past few months, this thing is way too slept on. I have said it before and I have said it again, if Dark Ages were from Boston or New York, this thing would be super hyped. Since they are from the Midwest, they aren't getting any love. That's a damn shame because this thing rips. It's incredibly dark and depressing and has a very unique sound. With straight hardcore rippers like "More Aggression" to long drawn out 5 minute post punk depression fests like "Easier to Die", this album is a chameleon that just seems to blend perfectly with whatever it does.

Sorry State Records did a good job with the packaging on this. Simple, yet cool album art and layout and it comes with a huge poster. This apparently came on /150 on purple vinyl which I'd love to track down. If you get a chance pick this up!

It's a Dark, Vicious Lie

I only have a few minutes to write this before work so I'll keep this short and sweet. Here is Kansas City's own Dark Ages - "Vicious Lie" EP on Cowabunga Records. I have been hearing alot about this band lately and decided to check them out. Many bloggers had this on their Top 10 of 2011 list, and let me tell you it doesn't disappoint. It is very different from what I usually listen to and it is definitely dark and depressing hardcore, but man it is sweet and it is original. I was excited when I visited Cowabunga and found that they had a limited "raspberry" pressing out of /40 (even though I think it's more of a salmon pink). They're still available so scoop one! I recently ordered their 12" from Sorry State and I can't wait for it to come in, this EP has left me wanting more. Check out this cooky video of "What do you believe?" off the EP. I'm just guessing someone made this and it's not an official band video, but you never know.