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As Friends Rust

A Young Trophy Band (2002)
Equal Vision Records

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Published on July 9th 2002


You know, when whichever misunderstood Washington denizen listening to the Rites of Spring and Dag Nasty coined the term “emo” to refer to the newly emerging scene of emotional post-hardcore, he was probably thinking less of cardigan-clad indie rock, and more about bands like As Friends Rust.

More than any band in recent memory, As Friends Rust understands what raw, unencumbered emotion sounds like. Like their acclaimed full length Won, this EP features their mix of post-hardcore instrumentation, and their alternating sung/barked vocals.

A Young Trophy Band finds As Friends Rust branching out more, with the softer, almost spoken word of “Up and Went” and more aggressive with “The Most Americanist” though, as promised, their focus on melodically engaging, but viscerally satisfying hardcore is intact.

Highly recommended.



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    aubin (July 10, 2002)

    I thought "Most Americanist" was amazing; just read the lyrics:

    "When we become afraid, will we admit to the role we play in these darkened days ? The folly of all world leaders, the blessed and the damned, bottom-feeders. Apathetic, untill the things we've ignored come knocking at our door. I'm gonna snatch you right out of that fucking comfort zone. Because the things you've ignored don't wana be ignored no more. Wear your flag like a badge, like it matters. You just happened to be born here."

    I wouldn't doubt it's about 09/11

    Anonymous (July 8, 2002)

    Great cd, from a great band, although "most americanist" kinda bothers me...but still good. Awesome cd art too.

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