Give Up The Ghost - We're Down 'Til We're Underground

From American Nightmare, to the shortlived American Nothing, to the current Give Up The Ghost, this Boston, five piece, hardcore outfit has conquered their scene as well as anyone could ask. This hardcore band made by hardcore kids (guitarist Tim Cossar was in straight-edge staple Ten Yard Fight) has managed to grab fans from all corners of the hardcore scene. We're Down 'Til We're Underground might not have the rigid anger that the band captured as American Nightmare, but singer Wes Eisold is still plenty pissed. Yet, not since the time of their former moniker has the band's music has taken new heights, as is shown in "Bluem". And Eisold's lyrical ability is still unyielding. That said, it's a solid record. The rougher, older material is still a tad more endearing, but We're Down 'Til We're Underground doesn't disappoint in the least. They even went for the indie rock song titles too - "Calculation-Nation", "A-E-I-O-U", and "No Lotion Could Ever Unclog These Pores". Hardcore kids more than likely already have this album. And, as expected, a lot of people couldn't care less. However, as an occasional hardcore listener, I found myself enjoying it well enough. [www.equalvision.com]