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Iron Chic might have done an admirable job of bridging the gap between the emotion of Samiam and Latterman’s upbeat sing-along factor on their own demo, but Get Bent shouldn’t be overlooked in all the excitement.

Get Bent operate on a largely similar bent to Iron Chic, though perhaps leaning closer to the Latterman side circa ..We Are Still Alive. Even though their demo was recorded by Phil Douglas, none of the members actually derive from that band -- instead, punk acts from the Long Island / NYC area like Potboiler and Down in the Dumps (both defunct) and Red & Blue.

The songs on Demo 2008 find a comfortable pace between medium and fast, with playful guitar licks and throaty shouts that let just about every word come through clear. The lead vocal duties are often shared and it emphasizes the camaraderic feel the band have going for them (natural considering such a specific style of melodic, sing-along punk rock).

Get Bent may be doing something entirely familiar, but it’s incredibly capable, especially this early on.

Download Demo 2008 for free, courtesy of If You Make It



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    Posted by TeaEssAre on 2008-12-21 17:46:10
    My Score:

    I enjoy this a lot

    I really wanna see them live

    Posted by dev on 2008-11-07 12:45:10
    My Score:

    So good. I've been listening to it every day for about a little over a week now. Samiam fans, take note of these guys!

    Posted by thelukearms on 2008-11-04 13:21:29

    a real contender for release of the year (inc. Off With Their Heads album)

    What's this about a Jean Claude Jam Band split?

    Long live Get Bent!

    Posted by breakout on 2008-11-04 11:33:10
    My Score:

    today i was listening to this on my ipod and someone inquired what i was listening to

    Posted by thereveling on 2008-11-03 18:13:30

    GET BENT and BRIDGE AND TUNNEL @ abc no rio this saturday. I dare you suckers to miss this.

    Posted by thereveling on 2008-11-03 18:13:07

    GET BEND and BRIDGE AND TUNNEL @ abc no rio this saturday. I dare you suckers to miss this.

    Posted by nypunker on 2008-11-03 14:53:32
    My Score:

    This score is for The Technicalities.

    Posted by friokir on 2008-11-01 17:11:34
    My Score:

    score is for bent left.

    Posted by jonrybicki on 2008-11-01 13:19:36
    My Score:

    i've said it before and i will say it again.. this is the greatest piece of recorded material to be released in 2008 and possibly the decade.

    Posted by paris_in_flames on 2008-10-31 19:04:44
    My Score:

    this is quality stuff

    Posted by bradasaurus on 2008-10-31 13:04:25
    My Score:

    this is pretty good demo.....i miss potboiler

    Posted by crackpotdemagogue on 2008-10-31 12:47:20

    fuck me, chavez is a member of the org and he digs 'get bent'!! rock on my friend, rock on!

    Posted by HugoChavez on 2008-10-31 12:20:08
    My Score:

    This demo is amazing.

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