While it is a definite truism that the basic elements of Hardcore music can and do often work in a variety of Metal genres there is a certain risk bands can find if they stick too pure to the roots. When you take powerful Metal riffs and structures and blend in some Hardcore aggression you end up with bands like All That Remains, and I Killed The Prom Queen (groups to look into by the way) who each deliver non-stop brutality along with creative writing skills in the music. Righteous Jams is a tight group of players but they don't really stray from the original model, a form referred to a "Straight Edge" and as a result this release will not appease the listener who wants a little variety in their music. The RJ guys surely give it their all but in the end there is nothing that stands out on this release and much of it comes across as repetitive. The riffing is all too similar and the vocals don't change up all that much and when you add this to the fact that the recording is very short (though not much Hardcore Punk is epic in length anyway) its makes for a somewhat dissatisfying listen. The group is made up of Elgin James (guitar), Joey C. (vocals), DFJ (drums) and Derek Scace (bass) and this is their first recording for Abacus Records. It might be exactly what their fan base expects of them, but for a music fan who is more about exploration I find nothing to merit a second listen. If you are wanting something different, don't stop here and keep on looking. The faux Louis Vitton album booklet comes with lyrics and photos.
Track Listing
Thought Vacation
More Is More
Instinct And Music
23
Nothing Happens
Business As Usual
Lizards
You Have Issues
Adams St.
The Price Of Redemption
Added: November 27th 2006 Reviewer:Ken Pierce Score: Related Link:Band Website Hits: 3573 Language: english
Righteous Jams: Business As Usual Posted by MoreMetalThanTitanium on 2007-01-26 23:54:56 My Score: I think this record is amazing! if you're looking for "metal-core" move on, but if you like real deal hardcore punk, check this record out.
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While it is a definite truism that the basic elements of Hardcore music can and do often work in a variety of Metal genres there is a certain risk bands can find if they stick too pure to the roots. When you take powerful Metal riffs and structures and blend in some Hardcore aggression you end up with bands like All That Remains, and I Killed The Prom Queen (groups to look into by the way) who each deliver non-stop brutality along with creative writing skills in the music. Righteous Jams is a tight group of players but they don't really stray from the original model, a form referred to a "Straight Edge" and as a result this release will not appease the listener who wants a little variety in their music. The RJ guys surely give it their all but in the end there is nothing that stands out on this release and much of it comes across as repetitive. The riffing is all too similar and the vocals don't change up all that much and when you add this to the fact that the recording is very short (though not much Hardcore Punk is epic in length anyway) its makes for a somewhat dissatisfying listen. The group is made up of Elgin James (guitar), Joey C. (vocals), DFJ (drums) and Derek Scace (bass) and this is their first recording for Abacus Records. It might be exactly what their fan base expects of them, but for a music fan who is more about exploration I find nothing to merit a second listen. If you are wanting something different, don't stop here and keep on looking. The faux Louis Vitton album booklet comes with lyrics and photos.
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