Early Cimex-style hardcore sound delivers fast, punishing beats for intense listening
Distinctive lead guitar solos and crushing breakdowns add unique texture to each track
Raw, authentic recording captures the energy of a live punk performance
Includes four tracks that benefit from repeated listens for deeper appreciation
Summarized by Shop
Hardcore punk out of Seattle.
Our take: Usman covered this tape from Seattle’s Instruct in his staff pick a while back, but this is a ripper that I think is worth re-emphasizing. Without sounding like a worship band, Instruct nails the early Cimex sound with a d-beat groove that is simultaneously fast and punishing. While it’s pretty strai
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