While many hardcore bands have changed their original tough-guy chugga chugga hardcore style to a more metal-core style, Embrace Today is still releasing aggressive and straightforward hardcore. Coming from the vein of No Innocent Victim and Shai Hulud, Embrace Today present their strongest release to date.

Throughout the album there are strong guitar parts, brain-pounding drum beats, and devastatingly ferocious vocals that emote the straightedge lifestyle (the liner notes even say "This record is dedicated to the Straight Edge and to those who keep it alive. XXX").

It's nothing new or inventive, but it's still a rock solid release that will help many people remember why they fell in love with hardcore music.

Mike Frost
www.buzzgrinder.com