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The state of straight edge hardcore in 2005 is fairly vague, especially with the growing number of people who hear of straight edge, then begin listening to Minor Threat immediately and preach their newfound lifestyle incessantly. With Livewire Records' Triple Threat, such an insult to straight edge hardcore isn’t suitable in describing their sound and lineage.

Vocalist Tim McMahon seems to be using Triple Threat as his new outlet for the passion and feelings of resentment he withholds towards society and their lack of morality. Through appearing in such bands as Mouthpiece, Face The Enemy, and Hands Tied, McMahon has had plenty of experience doing what he does.

Triple Threat’s 2004 EP A New Chapter, barely reaching 10 minutes in length, features at times weak vocals, namely in the album’s first non-instrumental track, “Obsession.” Although you can sense the passion while reading the lyrics, listening to A New Chapter doesn’t relay such feelings as easily. With all of the bands McMahon has been involved in, perhaps it’s by comparison that Triple Threat doesn’t seem as powerful as they could and/or should be.

I get the feeling that the production of the EP has something to do with its inability to standout as an exceptional hardcore album, yet it’s unlikely that that’s the only drawback to this release.






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    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 5:43 PM (EDT)

    "The Triple Threat was Bam Bam Bigelow, Shane Douglas and Chris Candido...oh and this album's pretty good too."

    ECW Represent!

    -Ken

    Posted by Archangel on 2005-06-09 03:44:32
    My Score:

    Score is for the review. Completely uninformative.

    Posted by Icapped2pac on 2005-06-08 17:42:19

    No no no no no, Mike McMahon is currently an Eagles QB, formerly a Lions QB. Jim McMahon was the Bears super bowl QB. And a total douche.

    Posted by KFClown on 2005-06-08 15:49:28

    What a shitty reiew that was.

    Triple Threat rules hard.

    Posted by etwiels88 on 2005-06-08 14:38:37

    I get the feeling that the production of the EP has something to do with its inability to standout as an exceptional hardcore album...

    It's more because they suck rather than bad production. Basic.

    Posted by Anchors on 2005-06-08 11:59:42

    Or Mike McMahon, former QB of Da' Bears.

    And I don't know about musical theater being homosexual, but saying 'BTW' sure seems it.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 6:32 AM (EDT)

    Their singer has gotta be related to Vince in some way. Surely...

    Joe

    Posted by bizzlebrizzle on 2005-06-07 23:51:27

    I think the band's name is hilarious. Hearing the words "Triple Threat" reminds me of studying musical theater. If you have ever studied musical theater a lot of programs want the students to become a "triple threat" in the industry: The ability to sing, the ability to dance and the ability to act. too funny

    The term is used all over the place, not just musical theatre. The most famous use is the Triple Threat wrestling matches.

    BTW ONLY HOMOS GO IN TO MUSICAL THEATER!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 6:00 PM (EDT)

    I think the band's name is hilarious. Hearing the words "Triple Threat" reminds me of studying musical theater. If you have ever studied musical theater a lot of programs want the students to become a "triple threat" in the industry: The ability to sing, the ability to dance and the ability to act. too funny

    Posted by bizzlebrizzle on 2005-06-07 12:52:28

    Reading this review gave me the impression you didn't like it much, but it still gets 3 stars? Oi vey.

    That being said, these sXe bands are the new screamo. Except they don't get as much poo-nanny because "promiscuous sex is bad!!!" Whatever. A fucking dime-a-dozen.

    -sickboi

    This isn't one of those bands Sickboi!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 10:07 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Why would Benot, Melinko and Eddie be mad? The Triple Threat was Bam Bam Bigelow, Shane Douglas and Chris Candido...oh and this album's pretty good too.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 9:57 AM (EDT)

    Reading this review gave me the impression you didn't like it much, but it still gets 3 stars? Oi vey.

    That being said, these sXe bands are the new screamo. Except they don't get as much poo-nanny because "promiscuous sex is bad!!!" Whatever. A fucking dime-a-dozen.

    -sickboi

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 8:52 AM (EDT)

    Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, & Eddie Guerrero are pissed off.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 12:55 AM (EDT)

    choppy review

    Posted by BrandonSideleau on 2005-06-07 00:24:01

    Anybody who listens to Minor Threat and even THINKS of SxE as being anything more than IAN'S description/perception of his life needs to go kill themselves...now. You'd be doing a disservice to the mighty Minor Threat

    Posted by p-fresh on 2005-06-07 00:15:32
    My Score:

    This band is fucking incredible.

    Nuff said.

    Posted by bizzlebrizzle on 2005-06-07 00:10:19

    This band rocks live!

    They sound like a mix of Black Flag and Youth Crew hardcore!

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