Granted, I realize skate-punk isn't on everyone's musical itinerary, but I thought this would still be worth pitching to you.
FAQ's cheeky anacronym (
Foolish American Quartet) belies a slightly more serious m.o. than you might wager on this Kalamazoo bunch, who largely sidestep straight-up hardcore in favor of something more tuneful. The band's lone full-length concedes more to the likes of 7 Seconds (think
Soulforce Revolution era), early Shades Apart, Porcelain Boys, and even '80s Doughboys than say, Suicidal Tendencies.
Pre-Pay, FAQ's lone full length kicks off with a trio of recommendable slammers, commencing with "Rules We Bend," exuding no shortage of posi-core affectations. This platter isn't without some filler, and arguably would have been stronger were it whittled down to a more consistent ep, but
Pre-Pay's more satisfactory moments make it worth bellying up to the cashier. One final thought. The main riff in "My Dreams" faintly resembles that of Hüsker Dü's "Chartered Trips." Emphasis on the 'faintly' part. Enjoy (or not).
01. Rules We Bend
02. Two Sides Blind
03. Euthanasia Wishes
04. All in One
05. Stuff
06. Silly Dreams
07. Fly
08. Aerobics in Japan
09. My Dream
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