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Count Our Numbers
2002
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Published on June 4th 2004

If you're a fan of hardcore, theres a good chance that you've heard of Champion, but have never actually heard them. You owe it to yourself to check them out, because their infectious sing alongs and energy are well worth your time.

Seattle's Champion have been playing their brand of straightedge hardcore since '99, and with this, their second release, they expanded their fanbase, and more than pleased the current one. Taking the best parts of old school youth crew, and throwing in newer elements, they've developed a sound that helps them stand out from the pack. At 6 songs (5 originals, and a cover), its not very long, but its great while it lasts. The recording is excellent, and the guitars sound great in particular, with really strong back-up vocals accompanying each track.

This is hardcore with heart, and its actually fun. It usually makes me feel like breaking something everytime I listen to it, because the energy on this EP is contagious. If you like old school or straightedge hardcore, this is a band you need to hear.

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Posted by eyvert on 2004-06-08 18:50:57
My Score:

HABBA,HABBA! that's all i have to say about this one!

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 7, 2004 at 2:38 PM (EDT)
My Score:

Carry On is another good band off that label, shit that label is one of the best ones for true hardcore, not those damned bands that overuse double bass, and the guitarists are on non-stop solos, and the singer sounds like he's grunting his ways through the songs(caveman-core if you ask me)

Posted by pwfanatic on 2004-06-06 23:56:33
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being from the seattle area, i have seen these guys play alot, and yet i have never really actually taken the time to check out their recorded material. this score is for their kick ass live show.

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at 8:56 PM (EDT)
My Score:

"hardcore with no metal. Thank godm..its great"

there is a lot of hardcore with no metal...you have just been looking on this website for your info.

this band rules...no doubt. when they come to philly with CBK, its def. gonna rule.

Posted by soulbleed on 2004-06-05 14:47:34
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i love this ep. 'come out swinging' owns too, and so does their new full-length.

Posted by FortyMinutesWest on 2004-06-04 23:32:22
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Pretty cool band, I don't know why they don't get more attention.

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 at 8:26 PM (EDT)
My Score:

hardcore with no metal. Thank godm..its great

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 at 6:12 PM (EDT)
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these guys were good when i saw 'em live. they're opening for comeback kid soon and maybe i'll pick this up.

Posted by TahoeJeff on 2004-06-04 17:02:28
My Score:

I like NOFX's Decline better

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