Trapdoor Fucking Exit
Crooked life/Straight world
No Idea

Trapdoor Fucking Exit was one of those bands I've only read about and never gave their music a listen. With comparisons ranging from Black Flag to San Diego's Drive Like Jehu, the Swedish quartet follow up their well-received 2004 debut "Be not content" with ten tracks of driving hardcore/punk. The guitars sound great and keep things interesting as the drums beat on like a healthy heart. The songs are pretty long (some hovering around four-plus minutes) with breakdowns to keep you interested. My only complaint was that the track sequencing could have a been a bit better: the first four are great but after "Cardiac arrest," I found myself losing interest.
- Navy Keophan