Elder Abuse are a punk rock band from Canada whose members have 'been around the block' in countless other bands (including drummer Dan Donald of Daggermouth) but they have not lost the drive or passion for creating music, judging by debut release Born To Lose. Fans of Daggermouth will always be hoping for more hardcore-influenced pop punk fare from ex members, and Elder Abuse provide healthy doses of this, in amongst a melting pot of other genres that may not suit all punk palettes.
From the start the dueling influences are there to hear, with the emotionally charged vocals of Tropical Song contrasting oddly with the slightly lethargic pace of the music. But around the 30 second mark the song kicks off, with some well placed drum fills and a second layer of vocals that really make the song. A breakdown soon follows and the song keeps improving from there.
Rex Manning Day is next and it's my probably the best song alongside the previously released Worst Case Ontario. The lyrics will soon be Photoshopped onto images of bleak Canadian wilderness and plastered across Tumblr, if there's any justice in this crazy world. Melodic punk rock with emotional lyrics is a recipe for success!
There are times that Elder Abuse dip into some kind of post hardcore/troo pop punk territory, slowing things down to play ringing chords or melancholy guitar licks. This isn't really for me, but if it reaches the right ears, it could help fill the void Basement have left.
All in all, this is a band with a lot of potential. I'm cringing at how condescending and patronising this might sound, considering the history of the band members, but Born To Lose has the raw enthusiasm associated with the first release of a new band. When the hardcore, pop punk and skate punk elements are blended, there are few bands at the moment who are better at this than Elder Abuse. The vocals are best used with faster paced melodic songs whereas I feel the slower sections lose purpose slightly and meander rather than flow.
If you wish Transit were ballsier you'll probably like the slower songs, if you wish Off With Their Heads had a baby with Daggermouth, you'll like the faster songs. Listen to Elder Abuse here and on their bookface. Keep an eye on State of Mind Records for the release date.
Rating: 7/10
blend
90s
Epifat skate punk, modern pop punk and hardcore-influenced melodic
vocals - See more at:
http://www.gooddaysandcliches.com/2013/09/check-out-elder-abuse-ex-daggermouth.html#sthash.rDyIe3ti.dpuf
blend
90s
Epifat skate punk, modern pop punk and hardcore-influenced melodic
vocals - See more at:
http://www.gooddaysandcliches.com/2013/09/check-out-elder-abuse-ex-daggermouth.html#sthash.rDyIe3ti.dpuf
blend
90s
Epifat skate punk, modern pop punk and hardcore-influenced melodic
vocals - See more at:
http://www.gooddaysandcliches.com/2013/09/check-out-elder-abuse-ex-daggermouth.html#sthash.rDyIe3ti.dpuf
blend
90s
Epifat skate punk, modern pop punk and hardcore-influenced melodic
vocals - See more at:
http://www.gooddaysandcliches.com/2013/09/check-out-elder-abuse-ex-daggermouth.html#sthash.rDyIe3ti.dpuf
blend
90s
Epifat skate punk, modern pop punk and hardcore-influenced melodic
vocals - See more at:
http://www.gooddaysandcliches.com/2013/09/check-out-elder-abuse-ex-daggermouth.html#sthash.rDyIe3ti.dpuf
blend
90s
Epifat skate punk, modern pop punk and hardcore-influenced melodic
vocals - See more at:
http://www.gooddaysandcliches.com/2013/09/check-out-elder-abuse-ex-daggermouth.html#sthash.rDyIe3ti.dpuf
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