Red Handed
Rivalry
2007

There isn't all that much to Red Handed. They play simple hardcore punk with basic structures (fast verse, slow chorus or vice versa) and sub par lyrics, but there is a youthful and old school energy to this band that I really enjoy. They sound straight out of the 80s, and its the straight on homage to that era that makes Red Handed pretty special. There are five original songs on here (with a great closer to Side B in "Other Side") and a cover of Void's "My Rules." The songs are short and angry, saving some extra power for the chorus (most of the choruses are slow, though there are a few fast ones). This is a hardcore band that is worth keeping an eye on.

Written by: RF
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