Review: Bebop Mutiny - Demonstrations (EP)

     


I don’t have many bands to compare Bebop Mutiny to. That could be my lack of knowledge in the genre or just the fact that it’s an extremely unique piece of art. The first thing that caught my attention on the project was the recording quality was pretty good for a home studio. The second was the vocals. I gotta be honest, I didn’t know Jacob Ragan had these vocals in him. I mean, if you’re reading this, odds are Jacob has drummed for your project at some point in time. It’s not quite that new hardcore scream. They remind me more of like an 80’s hardcore scream, which is meant to be a compliment. The first song, “Death” is like something from Brand New’s Daisy which uses hardcore influence but transforms it into a new thing with it. This is going to seem crazy when you listen to the record, but I hear the Green Day influence most in “Dance.” It sounds nothing like Green Day, but there’s something about the structure or riff that feels inspired by Insomniac. “Wilt” is a major standout as well. It would fit well as the obscure hardcore song that might have ended up on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. “Thanks” closes out the EP with a sort of funked out flangy bass followed by a wall of angsty noise. It reminds me a bit of Rage Against the Machine. God, I'm sorry if I'm way off on these references. Anyway. Overall, a great collection of songs to bang your head to. I’m a sucker for conceptual projects and this scratched that itch for me. I’ll definitely be revisiting. -Dakota Gilliland

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