April 2008
The intensity of the music is well suited for the energy of the lyrics. Overriding confidence and faith in their success is the theme of the song "Vibes" and the effect is convincingly powerful. "Police State" borrows from the Tenor Saw dancehall classic "Ring the Alarm" to warn of the possible evolutionary escalation from police state to police world. A tight drum-and-bass section drives the band and allows the two vocalists to toast and trade rhymes over an unrelenting rhythm. Produced by Terry Date (Deftones, Pantera, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins), Yardcore achieves its ambitious attempt at defying categorization and singular appeal. The sound is amplified and energetic, with a pulsing, live feel despite the in-the-studio recorded quality. With Yardcore, Fear Nuttin Band is making a drive for the end zone, and this surge is nothing but enthusiastic, admirable and completely rockin. GO BACK TO: |