Much like bands such as Your Demise, Letlive are making some real waves at the moment, and there is a real buzz around them. They look set to explode shortly, with their live shows causing pure carnage, and getting them noticed in all the right places.
With that in mind, it was well worth looking into their 2010 album Fake History, to see if it was much cop, and whether we should all believe the hype. I understand that their album is to be re-released next month, to coincide with the way the scene has now started to notice and pick up on these Cali-boys. Some incredible live shows in this country have also heightened the anticipation for.
After listening, it is safe to say that all the hype should indeed be believed.
Expecting a straight up balls to the wall hardcore punk album, I was pleased to see elements of other genres mixed in to great effect. I swear I heard some indie style guitar parts in places, and the album not only drips in punk and hardcore style, but shows elements of post hardcore in there, and some pure heavy metal drumming and guitar riffs at times. It is a truly mesmerising collection of songs from Letlive, who I understand have been doing the rounds in the underground for quite some time, forming in the early part of the last decade.
Now though, the world seems to be catching on.
The album kicks off with the extended intro of Le Prologue, before bursting into the awesome The Sick Sick 6.8 Billion. As the album continues, there are some great ideas and great tracks to engage the listener, whether you are a hardcore purist, or even just a casual listener, much like myself. Anthemic and fast paced, the driving songs are clearly put together to make dance floors turn to ghost towns in the live environment.
Renegade 86’, We The Pros of Con, Homeless Jazz and Over Being Under (which has some real emo tinged post hardcore soaring vocal moments, mixed in with some killer metalcore screams) are clear highlights of this impressive collection. Casino Columbus is then just ravenous, and slays from the opening notes.
Overall it is a top album, and well worth a re-release. They are coming to take over.
Believe the hype.
9/10
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