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The Havoc

Our Rebellion Has Just Begun
2003
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Review by: JanelleJ
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Published on September 12th 2003

This is a great album if only for the unbelievably powerful and affecting one-two punch of "We're All to Blame" and "Worthless Words". No, but seriously, The Havoc's entire debut full-length is sick - it's tough, manic, hard-as-hell, rabble-rousing, defiant punk. Speaking of which, their sound is comparable to Defiance, Varukers, A Global Threat, and The Unseen.

Our Rebellion Has Just Begun is comprised of anthemic punk with gang vocal choruses that make you want to raise your fist in the air. Just see "Never Say Never", "Nothing to Prove" with its collective cries of "We won't take it, no we won't take it!," and "Another Cause", to name a few. Each track - well, especially the first nine - has an overt sense of urgency, not only because of the breakneck speed, blistering guitars, pulverizing drums, and driving bass, but also because of the feral, hectic vocals that really add to the immediacy.

The Havoc, who formed in 2001 and have previously released the four-song EP "Who's Gonna Die?", touch on a few themes here, including the uselessness of the waste of life as on the opener "Death Comes Fast", the superb anti-drug scorcher "Live or Die", and "More Than This", as well as rebellion like in the last two songs "Cause for Rebellion", which goes directly into "Another Cause", in turn mirroring the lyrical and thematic continuity between the two. However, the truly pervasive idea on this record is about being yourself and individuality - not caring what others think of you, which of course is the greatest principle of punk. The Havoc also hint at their spirituality as on "More Than This" and "Never Say Never", where they claim, "Even when we found God you never trusted us." And of course we get a stab at the political climate with the anti-war sentiments of "Selective Service", during which pleading echoes of "Don't brainwash me" ring through.

The final three songs stray a bit from the sheer brutality evident on the preceding nine tracks. They're (slightly) more sedate - not as hard or fast - but still feature vocals full of earnest conviction. It's just too bad The Havoc didn't make the CBGBs show supporting The Threats in July. They probably play a killer live set.



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    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 27, 2006 at 9:10 PM (EST)

    i love this band. christian or not. whther they dress "Punk" or not. who gives a flying fuck. they sound great, and thats what matters. does bad religion dress punk? no. does pennywise dress punk? no. does nofx dress punk? no. now, i know that these guys are more in that street punk sound thats a bit harder than the 3 bands i just mentioned, but im just making a point here. who cares what they are wearing. punk isnt about clothes, its not a fucking fashion statement. and if u dont like the band, go bitch somewhere else. what the hell are you doing bitching online anyway?

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 3:05 PM (EST)
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    u guys r HARDCORE!! all those guys that talk shit r emo fucks!!!"true punkrocker" wut the hell is that? thers no such thing as a true punk!!!!its just music!!!! if u dont like it dont talk shit just listen 2 sumthn else!

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 3:01 PM (EST)

    U guyS are fucken pimps ur most bad ass songs r road warrior and cause 4 rebellion fuck those posers that talk shit about youse guys

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 26, 2005 at 8:56 PM (EDT)
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    as far as being "cliche" punks, they are not cliche. A cliche punk does not put up with idiot jocks in highschool when they throw food at you during lunch, just because they dont like what you wear & the music you listen to.

    i know this because i was there with jason in that lunch room. and he will forever be a true punkrocker.

    Posted by Russe11 on 2005-07-22 17:59:28

    how are they not cliche fashion punks? Explain.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 2:29 PM (EDT)

    I love these guys, being a Christian punk myself I really look up to the Havoc and can’t wait to see what’s next.

    Check out there new EP “Road Warrior”

    Best,

    Jay OI!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 2:21 PM (EST)
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    The havoc have that sound that reminds you of when u first fell in love with hard music and punk. They play their songs like true masters of their trade... these are no casualties clich'e fashion punks,....these guys know what they belive and they are in your face about it. takes more guts to be a christian punk than a punk. Everyone gives you shit and this is one christian punk that says OI! to the havoc. keep it up.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 3:15 AM (EDT)
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    The Havoc fucking suck.

    Christianity and punk DOES NOT MIX. Fuck you all.

    (And have a nice day.)

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 27, 2004 at 5:34 PM (EDT)
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    this cd is the fucking shit it has a kickass drums sick like guitar dope bass what more can you ask for this the best cd that has came out this year on punkcore cheap sex was ok defiance was haha fuck those casualties on the warped tour and shit fucking touring with fuck so call pop punk and emo all those bands good go suck a there gay dads dick!!!! oi! oi! oi!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 8:16 AM (EDT)
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    This is a real kickass album back by a real great bunch of guys... If anything out there even remotely comes close to the original meaning of punk, this would be it... They're attacking the mainstream conception with views that are out of the norm and doing a damn fine job of it, hence "Our Rebellion Has Just Begun"... In case anyone was wondering what the album cover really meant... Great album, pick it up...

    -Sean Ripper

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 9:42 PM (EDT)
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    i thought they were ok, until i found out they're christian. i love punk guys that are spiritual. heh..

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 4:03 PM (EDT)
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    This album was freaking awesome! It wasnt your typical lets complain about everything punk.. It stated actual problems that people Go through!! Who cares if they sound like another band.. weve played with this band and they are as real as it comes! so back off and quit judging before you know what The Havoc stands for .. Keep the Faith alive guys.. I think its awesome what They stand for!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 8:37 AM (EDT)
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    Hey for the dumb ass that asked if te band was named after Davey from afi... NO! his last name is spelt different. who would wanna name their band after that bitch ass? The Havoc Rocks. i send 3 days with them. they're awesome.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 4:08 PM (EDT)
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    These guys are one of the best bands around. reminds me alot of Defiance, but not a rip off.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at 6:51 PM (EDT)
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    look for you dumbasses who are saying this band sucks and all that bullshit, why do you even care if you liked them thats great and you should put something good but if you didnt then thats youre problem and dont go bitching about how they suck or how they dress

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 15, 2004 at 11:42 AM (EST)
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    i mean these guys are good but it still looks like punk is in the clothes...must you dress the "punk" way...it makes it seem like that all u need to pe a punk...screw that...but good album..but lose all the clothes...it loos like ure trying to hard...pz an love
    Carlos

    THE INSOLENT

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 25, 2003 at 1:02 PM (EST)
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    Very good album!! It's an awesome album, quality is a little iffy but the songs are friggin awesome!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 4:07 AM (EST)
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    Did you know they are all Christians?

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 6:15 PM (EDT)
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    Absolutely terrible. Blatently rips off riffs from Self Destruct and Defiance. Write your own fucking music douchebags.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 11:07 AM (EDT)
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    Janelle have my sweet streetpunk babies.

    Oh and this album rips.

    Posted by dignin on 2003-09-16 00:12:29
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    I heard BSD eats pooh.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 15, 2003 at 11:28 PM (EDT)
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    anti-drug and "hints of spirituality," FUCK YES!

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 15, 2003 at 4:37 PM (EDT)
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    Not really... Let me think... Nope. And I don't see the point of asking me that. I simply find most modern punk either too derivative or just plain crappy.

    -BSD

    Posted by FortyMinutesWest on 2003-09-14 20:36:09
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    BSD likes the new Throwdown, you heard it here first.

    Posted by funkisdead on 2003-09-14 16:58:36
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    fucking double posts
    would this make it a triple post?

    Posted by funkisdead on 2003-09-14 16:58:14
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    BSD - Sorry, i was asking if there is anything released that you enjoyed by a current band, rather than just a collection of songs from the late 70s.

    Posted by funkisdead on 2003-09-14 16:58:03
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    BSD - Sorry, if there is anything released that you enjoyed by a current band, rather than just a collection of songs from the late 70s.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 2:07 AM (EDT)
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    this is some of the best work Davey has released yet. He should make this his full time band. Afi is nothing compaired to this.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 1:05 AM (EDT)
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    The Complete Testors double CD set was excellent, released earlier this year. I suggest anyone remotely interested in ANY form of punk should get it. The Testors seriously rock, and they made great anthems like "Don't Tell Me" and "Let's Get Zooed Out" without imitating British guys. They even have some slower songs, which are just as good as the basic 3-chorders.

    -BSD

    Posted by funkisdead on 2003-09-13 08:32:39
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    bsd
    when was the last record you liked released?

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 8:02 AM (EDT)
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    Well, if you mean Christian...I don't know a christina band...

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 11:53 PM (EDT)
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    is thsi that christina band thathas been at cornerstone a few times?

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 11:39 PM (EDT)
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    I think I'm in love with Janelle...

    ...evildeadalive

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 11:38 PM (EDT)
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    Was this band named after that singer from afi? That chick is so fucking hot !

    Posted by MrOhio on 2003-09-12 21:09:40
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    Awesome band.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 5:30 PM (EDT)
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    Eh... I saw them live, and their performance was definitely not a ten, but maybe they were "off" that night... The music to me is just too slow and ploddy for what they're trying to do... It doesn't help that they're also the funniest looking band ever. Oh well, at least this a band that you could actually classify as "punk".

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 3:34 PM (EDT)
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    This album fuckin rocks! Total old school UK 82 stylee. If you like Defiance, GBH or Uproar this is the shit!

    -Frank Wank

    Posted by musical-monkey on 2003-09-12 15:12:10
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    "The cover art/name of band/title of cd totally makes me never ever want to listen to these guys."

    Don't forget about the label name.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 2:24 PM (EDT)
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    For an interview with Jason, check out:
    http://www.rebelnoise.com/viewinterview.php?id=33&PHPSESSID =2609fbd9c4c6b8e619a01736d3212f0c

    -Janelle

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 1:24 PM (EDT)
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    The cover art/name of band/title of cd totally makes me never ever want to listen to these guys.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 12, 2003 at 1:19 PM (EDT)
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    I might check this out, but come on "Our Rebellion Has Just Begun"?

    How fucking cliche' can you be?

    -sickboi