Run with The Hunted - Run With The Hunted
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Soul ControlI Rise
Verse
Turmoil
Release Date
11/23/2010
Label
Panic RecordsTracklist
1. Introspective2. Magna Cum Laude
3. Double Zero
4. Sycophant
5. Occam's Razor
6. I Will Make This World Without You
7. Synethesia
8. Silent Conversations
9. Signs Of Life
10. Silverfish
11. Reversal Of Fortune
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Run with The Hunted... what’s there to say beyond noting that this band is simply awesome? Hailing from Arizona, a state not known for churning out hardcore like Virginia or California, the state has found itself a special little gem with these guys. With a name referencing a collection of writings by Charles Bukowsk, their newest self titled record and their Panic Records debut, stays true to the tradition of Bukowski by offering listeners blunt and unapologetic tunes.
This self titled debut full length is sure going to make fans of hardcore pay more attention to the Arizona hardcore scene, and rightfully so. One thing that is apparent from the start of this album is the band's technicality and overt influences that are blended together in a manner that still maintain a traditional hardcore sound. Taking elements of Shai Hulud, Trial, Modern Life Is War, and Turmoil, it’s all wrapped together into a neat little package that will leave listeners mimicking with their air instruments, all the while thinking about how intense the music is. Many times, hardcore and punk bands will lose a sense of technicality, which is fine since the genres aren't known for that particular aspect, but that is also a complaint to many music listeners who are looking to be challenged and impressed when hearing a new band. In regards to these “listeners” Run With The Hunted heard their cries and this record is an answer to them. The drums are fast, the riffs are faster, and the vocals hit hard, all the while being easily understandable, which is great because this is a band that has something to say! Run with The Hunted hit both political and personal lyrical subject matter, allowing listeners to wrap their heads around personal issues as well as global issues. The idea of college, money, debt and the continued process that it possesses, religion, personal changes, the death of what once made you happy, and self loathing or inner ugliness are just a handful of the issues found within these songs.
Another nice touch on the record is its recording quality. It’s recorded very well and mixed quite nicely without sounding over produced or losing a hard edge that is often sacrificed when a hardcore punk band hits a decent recording studio. Listeners are able to hear the technicality and lyrical content through these recordings, something that could have been lost with a lower quality recording, all the while still keeping a punk rock vibe quite alive.
It’s hard to find something negative to say about this record, and there is no real true downfall to be found, but despite the creativity and overall quality of the songs, none of them really seem to get stuck in your head. You can listen to the record in its entirety, yet afterwards there isn’t a song that really has you humming or singing along because it stood out. Is this because the songs don’t have staying power or because they just aren’t necessarily “catchy?” I'd venture a guess that it's a case of the nature of the songs don't lend themselves to easily grasped hooks, but ultimately the listeners can decide. All in all, this is a terrific debut from a promising Arizona hardcore band that is sure to get noticed now that Panic Records has snatched these guys up!
--Devin Boudreaux
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Minnesota
I've got a criticism for this album... why isn't it longer?
Then again, that's a normal complaint I have with a lot of punk and hardcore bands. It's a tough balance to make. Do you keep the album short with only your prime cuts or do you try to lengthen it out to get more content to your fans? Too short and fans feel cheated, but if it gets too long and drags then you get criticized for not culling the weak tracks.
In this case, I wanted at least a couple more tracks :-)
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Boise
I thought it was a good length :)
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ZING :D
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