Artist: Antidote
Album: Return 2 Burn
Release: 1990
Label: Metropolis
Tracklist:
1. Return 2 Burn
2. Be True To Yourself
3. Positively Negative
4. No No No
5. I Threw It All Away
6. Something Must Be Done
7. Road Warrior
How is that a band can go from making one of the worst 7"s of all time to making one of the best albums ever? We may never know the secrets behind the success of Return 2 Burn, but we can say that Antidote achieved the impossible with their 1990 return to the music biz.
What makes this record so much better than its predecessor? For starters, they got rid of that joke of a vocalist they had on the first record. I mean, he sounded like a constipated Ray Cappo! No thanks, dad. In his place is what may be the hardest frontman in the history of hardcore. You will be powerless to stop the emptying of your bowels the moment he yells "BUST IT." The band motors through tales of love, hate, and, uh, doing what you feel as long as you feel that it's real. "Something Must Be Done" gets its definitive treatment here, turning a once-tepid ballad into a roaring anthem. The real highlight, however, is the the closer, "Road Warrior." One of the most epic songs ever recorded, "Road Warrior" reminds us that no matter where we run, we can't hide from the perfection of Return 2 Burn. Oh, and that the protagonist effortlessly kicks ass whilst looking for gas.
As if you needed another reason to download the record, this is practically the record that not only provided a shot in the arm and rejuvenated the floundering NYHC scene, but essentially started the entire Crossover genre, which spawned legends such as Dog Eat Dog, Body Count, and Municipal Waste.
Remember, you can run but you can't hiiiiiduh.
Download Here
-Adam
Album: Return 2 Burn
Release: 1990
Label: Metropolis
Tracklist:
1. Return 2 Burn
2. Be True To Yourself
3. Positively Negative
4. No No No
5. I Threw It All Away
6. Something Must Be Done
7. Road Warrior
How is that a band can go from making one of the worst 7"s of all time to making one of the best albums ever? We may never know the secrets behind the success of Return 2 Burn, but we can say that Antidote achieved the impossible with their 1990 return to the music biz.
What makes this record so much better than its predecessor? For starters, they got rid of that joke of a vocalist they had on the first record. I mean, he sounded like a constipated Ray Cappo! No thanks, dad. In his place is what may be the hardest frontman in the history of hardcore. You will be powerless to stop the emptying of your bowels the moment he yells "BUST IT." The band motors through tales of love, hate, and, uh, doing what you feel as long as you feel that it's real. "Something Must Be Done" gets its definitive treatment here, turning a once-tepid ballad into a roaring anthem. The real highlight, however, is the the closer, "Road Warrior." One of the most epic songs ever recorded, "Road Warrior" reminds us that no matter where we run, we can't hide from the perfection of Return 2 Burn. Oh, and that the protagonist effortlessly kicks ass whilst looking for gas.
As if you needed another reason to download the record, this is practically the record that not only provided a shot in the arm and rejuvenated the floundering NYHC scene, but essentially started the entire Crossover genre, which spawned legends such as Dog Eat Dog, Body Count, and Municipal Waste.
Remember, you can run but you can't hiiiiiduh.
Download Here
-Adam
21 comments:
you can't fool me!
did the seminal goth label metropolis release this? and if so, explain! i dont feel like looking up stuff online
This has to be the best review this site has ever done!
oh boy
noooo noooo nooooo....
best lp improvement over 7" ever. i mean something must be done sounds like crap on that 7" and hear it shines it audio glory.
G-Baby approved
I always felt the constipated Ray of Today was an improvement on the not constipated Ray Cappo.
This full length definitely displays a more mature sound from Antidote. They certainly do Return 2 Burn in my opinion, and I would love to see them on a bill with Poison. Not only would their names compliment each other, but so would their sounds. "I Threw it all Away" is a stomper that makes me want to contract gonorrhea in the bathroom of a bowling alley.
"like"
dude, this rips. the ac/dc and maiden riffing add so much to it. and the write-up is great. i actually met you through dave o'brien at that nomos/social circkle show a while ago, and we spoke briefly about blogs and black metal.
Been loving this thing (especially Road Warrior) for over 15 years.
Phenomenal release!!
God damn it I love Body Count.
You're crazy man! That EP is the best NYHC record.
Shanetera - oh, so do i
Pavel - i remember! fun talk even if black metal and blogs are the absolute worst things to talk about IRL. and DO'B rules.
I'm glad everyone can comprehend the levels on which Return 2 Burn-era Antidote operate on. You proved me all wrong.
-Adam
I always thought this was the funniest thing ever until I heard the "Viva La Pendejos" album
This is a joke compared to thou shalt not kill. I like it fast. Do peaople actually like this release more?
No.
Seriously this is one of the most comical albums of all time. I cant get enough.
It ranks up there with Nitro.
At the time I didn't sense the sarcasm. Well done, sir.
this is not the real deal. please wake up!!! hahaha
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