V/A : autonomie volume 2 - 7"

 

Released in 1999, this EP gathers 4 French bands. WHAT'S WRONG played screamo, UNEVEN was rather oldschool hardcore, ASIDE quite crust hardcore, and SPIT melodic emocore. This compilation was in benefit at the Bonaventure libertarian school. 

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UNDONE : the other side - 7"

 

Released in 1996 on Stonehenge rds, this is the last EP for this band from Mantes-La-Jolie, France, in the Paris region. UNDONE was an excellent hardcore/emo/screamo band, very intense and gripping. 

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SHIT HAPPENS / PITFALL : split - 7"

 

A split EP from 1996 with these pioneers of French hardcore. SHIT HAPPENS were from Lion and played good oldschool hardcore with a NYHC touch. Later they will form SEEKERS OF THE TRUTH. PITFALL were from Strasbourg. Their hardcore was a bit more punk at times, and always energetic. 

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WEEP : s/t - 7"

 

This band didn't release much, this EP and two demos. They were from Bordeaux, France. WEEP played French screamo, very screamed and melancholic. It was released in 1996.

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YAGE / THE ROBOCOP KRAUS : split - 7"

 

Two German bands, two different sides of emo. We find YAGE, and their intense and touching screamo. On the other side, THE ROBOCOP KRAUS, emo, but with a strong retro rock'n'roll touch and a bit of post-punk. This split EP was released in 2001 and the artwork is great.

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YAGE : Some Things Take A Long Time But Step For Step Takes Its Direction - 7"

 

Fifth EP (and last?) for this very good band from Germany. YAGE played very good quality hardcore screamo, very intense and gripping. This record was released in 2002.

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FAULTER : Pete Bisso / Ghetto - 7"

 

A EP released in 1998 on a label from Japan (Denied A Custom rds) for this band from New York, USA. It played a furious mix of powerviolence, with some grind parts and others more intense. On Discogs you can see that there is an album released in 2006, but I wonder if it's really the same band, because the music is more like emopop! 

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TWIST : Coming Closer To Abyss - CD

First album (maxi) for this band from St Etienne, in France, after a demo. This band played a mix of intense post-hc and heavy abrasive noise. It was released in 2000. Afterwards the band opted for a darker and metal sound.

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TERATOGENY : Mundo Famélico - CD

 

This group was from Mexico, and this CD was released in 2006. It's a blast! 17 tracks of fast and heavy grindcore, with a DOOM cover.

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SECOND TO NONE / E TOWN CONCRETE : split - 7"

 

A split EP released in 1996 for these two bands from New jersey, USA. their style is quite similar. Very groovy newschool hardcore, with a dose of hip-hop in the vocals, especially for E TOWN CONCRETE. It was released by Back Ta Basic rds. 

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