Inquisition - Revolution...I Think it's Called Inspiration

As the vocalist/songwriter for the Richmond-based Inquisition, Thomas Barnett established himself as a better-than-most in the realm of catchy, melodic hardcore, vehemently describing life in the city, crying out against social injustice, and all those other fine things that any self-respecting punkers do. Though Inquistion was relatively short-lived, Barnett thankfully kept with it and now steers the ship for one of the best punk bands in today's scene--Strike Anywhere. Besides Barnett, the band was also a home for other notable musicians to hone their skills, including members of River City High and Ann Beretta, making Inquisition a veritable birthplace for much of Richmond's well-known punk rock world. Despite being a decade old, Revolution...I Think It's Called Inspiration is nothing but outdated, and Barnett had a good deal of input when it came to remastering the record, ensuring that his vision was kept intact. Similarities to Strike Anywhere abound, obviously, though Inquisition is more youthful, raw, and rough in its delivery. Still, consider it an essential for melodic hardcore enthusiasts, especially when considering those who've voiced high critical acclaim of the disc--Avail's Tim Barry, and Jason Black from Hot Water Music, to name only a couple. Since this is a re-release, it means a couple of things: First, the original isn't so easy to find anymore, and second, that the booklet includes expanded liner notes, lyrics, and so on and so forth from Barnett himself. Strike Anywhere fans shouldn't be without it. [www.a-frecords.com]