Vultures United – Savages

Vultures United play straight up fast as hell Hardcore Punk. No bullshit. No filler. Just Southern Cali Hardcore at it’s best. Immediate, angry, and explosive “Savages” lives up to its name. Think early Black Flag, Minor Threat, Paint It Black, Refused, The Bronx and so forth; the soundtrack to any good pit. Before even getting down to the details this comes with the Highest FSS recommendation. Get it. Crank it. Piss off Neil Sedaka fans. Flip sides. Repeat.

“Savages” comes on a heavy stock clear mint colored vinyl from Red Scare (limited to 250 copies). Sorry no download code. But you do get two extra vinyl only songs (Pain Messiah and Ears, Eyes, Nose And Throat of a Dying Metropolis), which more than make up for having to digitize this one yourself if you want to take it on the go. It also comes with pretty extensive liner notes that have lyrics and insights to what all the songs are about. And what are they about you ask???

Songs range from being about immigration policy (The Natives), to living in your father’s shadow (I Am My Father’s Son), to sinking with Kalifornija (Red Crossed), to getting older (I Don’t Need Drugs, I Need Money), and to playing Bloody Mary at sleepovers with your girlfriends (3AM). Personally I’m more into saying Candyman three times when I’m looking in the bathroom mirror but to each his own.

Also, whoever is responsible for the album art is a genius. The mix of indian war paint and ice cream cones tells you everything you need to know about these guys. They’re ready for battle and you know… have a sweet tooth.

Their website promises they’re coming out East this Fall and I can’t fucking wait. Can I suggest a Maxwell’s set? FSS Headquarters is close to Hoboken and we get all bent out of shape when we have to go to Brooklyn and wade through hipsters and bearded artists with trust funds.

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