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Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 2012

Fuck long-winded reviews. This isn't the place for it. This is a best-of list. Especially with the chaotic violence you'll find below, you'd probably get through five songs quicker than reading a shitty paragraph about them. However, I won't be a total dick and leave you out in the cold. You still get a sum-up gist of the good shits on my list… quick and dirty… just like the songs I love… in 140 characters or less.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 201210. Rise and Fall – Faith

Crusty D-beat you can shake your ass to. Unrelenting whirlwind of fists and boots in a sweaty basement. The soundtrack for brick wall punching.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20129. Narrows – Painted

The closest thing to Botch in existence. Mixing ethereal intelligence with Hulk-smash abrasiveness. Hypnotic and throat-shreddingly lovely.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20128. Hivesmasher – Gutter Choir

Holy fuck. No, dude, seriously. One hell of an abusive grind debut. Meticulous attention to violent detail. Ends the repetitive grind trend.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20127. Burning Love – Rotten Thing to Say

I hope the Elvis nod is intentional, cuz this messy hardcore fuckin grooves. If you like your chaos sexy, look no further; neck punch swing.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20126. Napalm Death – Utilitarian

Grindcore godfathers, pushing the grind-rules envelope while never compromising that heavy rage we've all grown to love. Don't ever quit me.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20125. Every Time I Die – Ex-Lives

Finally, the Buffalo boys are back with just the right amount of sleaze and muscle. This is the album that should have followed 'Hot Damn'.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20124. Gaza – No Absolutes in Human Suffering

SLC's resident harbingers of apocalyptic cacophony, delivering another slab of relentless punishment via your speakers. Simply delicious.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20123. Converge – All We Love We Leave Behind

The one band that keeps getting better with age. Redefining pummeling destruction once again, the craftsmanship of this record is staggering.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20122. Pig Destroyer – Book Burner

Grind brilliance in a return to the short song. JR's screams are what dreams are made of. Also, a handful of sick, old school hardcore covers.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 20121. The Chariot – One Wing

I can't believe I have to convince you again about these guys. They can do no wrong. Just perfect, passionate, chaotic violence… So eat it.


Non-Metal Honorable Mention


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 2012Title Fight – Floral Green

Jawbreaker meets Grade? I seriously needed this right now. Thank you kids for making me feel old. Don't stop doing what your doing.


Sean Gresens' Top 10 Albums of 2012The Menzingers – On the Impossible Path

Good old-fashioned triumphant melodic hardcore, surprisingly not from Minnesota or Gainesville. Simply restores my faith in the genre.

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