Remains Of the Day

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Remains Of the Day
An Underlying Frequency CD
Crimes Against Humanity

"Dark and forebiddingly ominous grinding punk ala AMEBIX or such mordern brutality masters TRAGEDY or FROM ASHES RISE. A totally crushing and powerful release."

Reviews

"Wow, this is definately something different and it just kicks ass all over the place. Remains of the Day play a mix of violent crust, grind and hardcore with alot of awesome melodic guitar work in there too. What really makes Remains of the Day stand out from the pack is their use of a violin player. Yes, you heard it right...this is a crust/grind band with a violin. This album features 9 newer songs and 6 older songs (including a Naked Raygun cover). The older songs are much more straightforward, as at that point in the band's career they didn't have a violin yet and based the songs on slightly simpler structures. The nine newer songs are all incredibly epic numbers (some are two tracks in one), that balance between faster, more breakneck speeds and slower melodic crust riffing. Very solid drumming and bass playing lay down a perfect foundation that each song is laid upon, and the vocals are incredibly intense...a mix of harsh screams and gruff shouts. As for the violin, it is transitioned perfectly within each song adding an extra layer of depth to their overall sound. This is just really all over the place and I love it! If you're looking for something exciting and different, I highly suggest you pick this album up as soon as you can. Rock!" (Daredevil.de) "Hardcore that's both melodic and ugly. This is similar to a darker Tragedy or the slow parts of His Hero Is Gone. The first 9 songs are recorded with the bands current line up which includes a violinist and I really like the stuff, especially the slow heavy sorrow parts. The violinist works really well with the heavy distorted guitars and low-end bass, the three instruments do a lot together and don't just mimic each other but add an extra dimension which can be awesome. The extra songs are form their 7" and some extra from the same recording session are a little faster and straight-up but it's not as memorable as the newer epic stuff. I know a lot of kids that would like this and I'd say anyone who likes From Ashes Rise, Tragedy and His Hero Is Gone give this a listen. The epic songs area good soundtrack to me cutting my toe open trying to rid myself of this fucking ingrown nail." (ADI, Heartattack)

"This is a VERY impressive second release from this Portland based band. If you got their self released 7" a while back then you know how good this band is. Somehow, on this new release, they've gotten even better. The music is tight as can be and packs such an intensity that I can't even begin to describe it. They've also added a violin player as well which adds an amazingly eerie element to the songs. I can see similarities to some bands such as Born Dead Icons and From Ashes Rise, but this still keeps its own style as well and delivers itself in such a moving way." (Catchphraze Records)

"This is a good one. A good mix of discordant hardcore, death metal, emo-hardcore and the Prank Partners in Crimes Sound. The songs are long - about 5 minutes each, with a very epic equality. There's a driving force of power with Swedish hardcore style guitars. Sometimes this leads more in the crusty-dis punk direction and other times it leads more in a death metal direction. Likewise sometimes this rages fast and hard, while at others it's much more mello and even ambient in it's melody and weaving intricacies. There is a discordant layered hardcore style that is solid through out the variations. The vocals are screamy and guttural. Double bass drums pummel while the layered guitars weave and blend in to a masterpiece of apocalyptic rage. What does that mean? Well it means it rocks my world. I like that the variety of styles is pulled from different directions - all of which I like - and the end result is a unique and yet familiar creation. Really damn good!" (Slug And Lettuce)

"I really like this record a lot, emotional, dark and crusty, passionate and powerful. Remains of the Day share some common ground with bands like His Hero Is Gone, but they have expanded on that presentation, by adding things like violins, giving some more time to developing melody, and varying the vocal attack between throaty yells and screams. The tracks really breathe with the development and intent here. Using speed, tension, discord, silence and delicacy with astuteness and not rushing anything or beating you over the head, (unless that�s what called for) ½An Underlying Frequency… is full of dynamics and heart. Each instrument holds it�s own ground, and drums and bass are brought to the front more so than with many of their peers. Lyrically they hit on the personal/social side of things, and the writing is strong. I enjoyed this from the first notes of the first time I put this disc in, and the more I listen to it the more I take away from it. Also contains a Naked Raygun cover. A thoroughly powerful record, truly excellent." (Scott, Wormgear Magazine)

"This is very fucking cool metallic crust punk from this Portland four-piece. Imagine a more rugged, slightly less heavy His Hero is Gone with a little of the atmosphere of Amebix or Nausea thrown in. It's not the most original thing in the world, in fact a lot of the chord progressions and arrangements are almost too similar to His Hero is Gone and their ilk. However, Remains of the Day take a very awesome step by putting in more blatant melodic areas, and adding a violin player to the mix, which takes the more emotional, melodic areas and makes them that much more intriguing / moving. In general, you'll get a good scope of material that ranges from two to five minutes in length, usually focusing on a solid rhythmic core with a lot of thick, dissonant guitar passages. There is a bit more variety here though, they're not a copycat band. Eerie clean passages, blatant metal riffs, and frequent time/tempo changes help to keep things interesting. The vocals are midrange screams, sometimes swaying in higher/lower directions without going to any extremes. "Remains of the Day/Betrayal" is nearly six minutes long, and easily the most powerful composition herein. The band's diversity is perfectly managed with fluid transitions, the violin plays a very large role, and so on. Also included is a cool cover of Naked Raygun's "Never Follow". The production works very well for what they're doing. When the bass tone is distorted it can get lost just a bit, but the guitars are harsh enough that the low-end of the bass always beefs up the sound. There is room for improvement, but the drums sound great, I love the way they integrate the violin, and the final result doesn't bother me. The last six tracks (three unreleased, three from the band's "s/t" 7") are from earlier recording sessions and the only problem there is that the bass drums are insanely dense and far too loud, but the impact isn't too damaging because the overall sound is cleaner and more controlled. These six tracks are a bit more straightforward and metallic, and since the violin player had not been added at that time the originality isn't really happening either (despite a few great guitar harmonies). Still, they're good songs nonetheless, just not as appealing as the newer material. Lyrically things take a political stance, but the presentation of ideas is more abstract than is often the case, so they're not beating you over the head with rhetoric so much. "Don't you see the threat that you pose, When carelessness comes to lay on our roads, How many must fall for your convenience? Stopped at a line I will feel no sorrow for fire, Burning yourselves and the others." The layout gets the job done with lots of band photos and lyrics for all of the tracks, including the cover song and the older material. Nothing incredibly special, but not bad. Definitely a cool CD worth checking out for fans of the style. I'm curious to see where they'll take future efforts." 7/10 http://www.aversionline.com

"Alright. Crusty punk rock with a violin! I think that should sum it up nicely for you right there. Other than that, good lyrics, and Nick from CAH is nice. Cool. Buy it from him!" (Caustic Truths Magazine)

"Let me say that I think that I've come across what I consider to be the first instantaneous classic grind/crust punk album since His Hero Is Gone's 15 Counts Of Arson. Taking a heavy influence from bands like His Hero Is Gone, Noothgrush, Nausea, Amebix and early Neurosis, Portland, Oregon's Remains Of The Day are praised for their overall "epic" feel of their songs. To begin with, An Underlying Frequency boasts 15 tracks, clocking in at over 40 minutes in length, which is a bit unusual... Actually, very unusual for a brutal punk rock record. I must also comment on their healthy use of melody, which pounds the senses during their breakneck attacks; yet tranquility comes out of nowhere whenever the song pauses for a segment of calm and uneasy quietness. Think Pg.99 with chug riffing. I for one was definitely surprised when they busted out a fucking violin on "This Is Living." They go even further with "Remains Of The Day/Betrayal," where the usage of a string section is incorporated with mind-blowing intricacy and ingenuity - the somber violin creates a very dismal intro that gives way to an expansive, intimidating open chord progression that explodes into barraging speed changes, with the violin following the entire time! I guess that's a combination of an outstanding production and some very free flowing creative juices. I honestly have never heard something too much like that before. I mean, to have emotional strings layered over blitzkrieg hardcore speeds is a first for me. Onto "High Class Antics." Now this is where the Neurosis influence becomes very apparent, as the art of tension building is utilized through the usage of a textured string section, and a crescendo baseline that gives way to a few bars of flesh-peeling chordage; it shatters into some furious melodic thrash-punk before ending everything with plodding rhythmic action not unlike His Hero Is Gone. Songs like "Plodding The Masses," the Logical Nonsense-esque "Crutch," "Adhominem Abusive/Dusk," and the blood-draining intensity of album closer "Vultures² prove just how high the bar has now been raised within this genre, as far as blinding melodic imagination and completely unflinching brutality goes. For those of you that rank Life In A Burn Clinic, Tragedy and Pg.99 as your current favorites, it's time to make a little room for the mighty Remains Of The Day. Very impressive." [Julian Zurdo] [Digitalmetal.com]

"This record was recorded in March 2001. It was pure new when we got it. Now, a year later, I write a review on it and hope that there is someone out there who hasn't heard it - yet! And as everyone seems to say, this does not sound like Tragedy or From Ashes Rise. But - if you like these bands, there is a good chance you'll like this as well. It's kind of the same feeling, if you know what I mean. Exciting and powerful crust/ hc, many changes between different rhythms, intensity etc. Beautiful and sad melodies, often given some extra strength by a violin. Always lovely mixing typical classical instruments with electric ones, though I think that Rachel plays on an acoustic violin. Lyrics are mostly political, but not cliche. Music filled with agony and voices that really fit the music, with the same characteristic anger and anguish as the Dystopia-singer. Nice songs with the right amount of everything, which makes the whole record excellent. Music that can be heard in my room very often. Splendid!" (Alex, Regardless Zine #2)

[idontcare]

te lang verhaal

[Carn]

idem, post gewoon wat mp3s, dit gezever boeit niet. Talk doesnt sell.

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- niet ingaan op dit topic of deze band niet checken vanwege het feit dat er veel tekst bijstaat is natuurlijk achterlijk
- die reviews zijn slechts als toevoeging bedoeld
- als je het gezever vindt lees je het toch lekker niet
- mp3's kon ik niet zo direct vinden, maar die staan waarschijnlijk op de site van het label
- eveneens bestaat er de mogelijkheid om via soulseek nummers of zelfs hele cd's te downloaden

hier;

Remains of the Day "Under A Banished Sky" Free Mp3 From Their Cd "An Underlying Frequency" available on C.A.H. Records.

[Carn]

kijk, als dat nu meteen bovenaan stond. Ik struin dit mat-gele forum niet af om zelf als een muzikale kruisridder mp3s te moeten opzoeken. Hap klare brokken is preferabel.

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Carn schreef op 23-03-2005 @ 19:41 :
kijk, als dat nu meteen bovenaan stond. Ik struin dit mat-gele forum niet af om zelf als een muzikale kruisridder mp3s te moeten opzoeken. Hap klare brokken is preferabel.

geloof me, je bent beter af met de hele cd. een meesterwerkje is het

[Carn]

het klinkt idd wel vet , dit kan ik wel waarderen. Kzal eens wat meer zoeken.

[86dagreed]

ik heb ze 2 jaar geleden live gezien in hengelo hier. of hier in hengelo.
cdtje voor 4 euro opgepikt.
voornamelijk omdat ik enthousiast over live presentatie was.
als je dat bent.
zet dan niet de cd op.

[enema abortion]

Is dit Anthonyhopkinsdramacore?

[Merde!]

Ik vind het gay.

[little nemo]

geesh wat veel txt, daar heb ik geen zin in

maar ik geloof 86dagreed dus ik ga t niet luisteren

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vooral niet doen

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Merde! schreef op 24-03-2005 @ 10:02 :
Ik vind het gay.

stakker

[Spazz]

Ah daar heb ik nog een 7'' met Keitzer van liggen als het goed is, wel leuke shit wat ik me zo kan herinneren hehe. Zal het straks wel weer eens luisteren. Is die full length ongeveer hetzelfde kwa sound?

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Spazz schreef op 24-03-2005 @ 16:58 :
Ah daar heb ik nog een 7'' met Keitzer van liggen als het goed is, wel leuke shit wat ik me zo kan herinneren hehe. Zal het straks wel weer eens luisteren. Is die full length ongeveer hetzelfde kwa sound?

Ik heb alleen deze full length dus ik zou het niet weten. Dit is iig het eerste nummer; http://www.cahrecords.com/mp3/rotdunderaanned.mp3

[86dagreed]

enema abortion schreef op 24-03-2005 @ 09:21 :
Is dit Anthonyhopkinsdramacore?

ja, alles van deze band
behalve niets.

kraakpandviolencore.

[Stevill]

86dagreed schreef op 24-03-2005 @ 04:08 :
ik heb ze 2 jaar geleden live gezien in hengelo hier. of hier in hengelo.
cdtje voor 4 euro opgepikt.
voornamelijk omdat ik enthousiast over live presentatie was.
als je dat bent.
zet dan niet de cd op.

Ook geweest dus Live idd beter. Maar op 1 vd cd's 'n oudere geloof ik klinkt het allemaal niet zo misselijk.

[Fjall]

Carn schreef op 23-03-2005 @ 19:41 :
kijk, als dat nu meteen bovenaan stond. Ik struin dit mat-gele forum niet af om zelf als een muzikale kruisridder mp3s te moeten opzoeken. Hap klare brokken is preferabel.

go Carn!

[Martin Chaos]

Is wel vette plaat, maar verveeld een beetje snel vind ik. De opnames zijn een beetje plat

[uptomyneck]

live suuuuper ruig!

ik vind deze plaat ook iets minder tov die oudere.. (of nieuwere?, ach weet ik veel)

best coole band!

[eztah]

Vette band, mooie plaat.
Ik hou wel van ruig met mooie instrumentale stukken erin