Grand Scheme: Numbers Game 7″

Description

Generations in hardcore move quickly. The scene changes constantly, and yet there is always a group of bands uninterested in the current trends. Some people just want to write aggressive underground music and bring people together. Call it what you want old school, meat and potatoes, or, most recently, democore Grand Scheme, a punk hardcore band from the DMV, are that band for this generation. Theyve done everything you need to do, like release tapes and go on tour, and nothing you dont, like collect corporate sponsorships or beg for your attention. Their new 7, Numbers Game, is being released by 11 PM Records and features eight unifying songs and thats it.

Our take: Debut vinyl from this hardcore band from Washington, DC, released on 11PM Records, who has been crushing it lately. Grand Schemes songs on Numbers Game alternate between fast scissor beats, brisk punk beats, and crushing breakdowns, and while I prefer bands who stick to punkier rhythms, everything here is fast and raw enough to keep me interested. When Grand Scheme lays into those fast scissor beats, they remind me of Straight Aheada high compliment in my bookbut they dont always play in that style. Absolution is groovy and mid-paced fans of Alienators 7 from earlier this summer will dig it. People who love the rawest, punkest end of youth crewthink Side by Sidewill get the most out of Numbers Game, but its one of those records thats strong enough to appeal to people across scenes and subgenres.