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Bombstrike - Born into this CD
Genre: Crustcore
Origin: Sweden
Released: 2007
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Label: Power It Up
Uploaded: 09.04.08

As usual Bombstrike kicks arse, but why the hell did they settle for such lousy sound? If it was intentional, then it was a huge mistake in my book. It sounds like an old demo. Well, not a Bombstrike demo �cause those have really rough sound, but the quality is no better than most demos. It�s thin as hell, packing absolutely no punch whatsoever, and it sounds like they�re playing in a tin can. Not what I�d expect from these crusties.
But if we leave the sound issue behind Born into this consists of the bands most depressive and angst-ridden material ever, I think. It has an aura of despair and hopelessness, which becomes even stronger when Kraister�s tortured screams brings forth lyrics of pissed off fury, awaiting the end of mankind. And the artwork goes perfectly with this. Absolutely pounding d-beat with riffs reeking of death/black metal worship as well as hardcore � la Tragedy and the likes, but definitely carrying the Swedish crust banner high.
I�d say this is their strongest material for a long, long time. It may even be thee strongest and most powerful they�ve created music wise, but as I ranted on about earlier it is presented in a way too sucky production. But you get the raging solo�s, pummeling drums, screechy strings, heavy breakdowns and screaming ferocity.

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Born into this
03. Patent p� godhet
04. Downfall
05. Resigned
06. Accept the war
07. D�dens utstr�ckta hand
08. Religion of the lost
09. Another choice
10. Stasilakejer
11. $unrise � Cash in / cash out
12. Freedom
13. Evighetens hjul