New Bruises
Transmit! Transmit!
Kiss of Death Records
Grade: A-
Want an idea of Tampa, FL’s New Bruises’ sound on their debut record? Try that they’re composed of former members of Mid Carson July and Grey A.M., readily admit to the Florida melodic punk/hardcore sound, and they also echo the Richmond punk sound. That provides a pretty good picture of New Bruises’ sound – the lingering question is how well the five-piece executes and pulls off said righteous sound? Well, the twelve songs on Transmit! Transmit! are a few steps short of perfect, but way above average. That’s saying something given the utterly flaccid current state of generic melodic punk/hardcore. Using a well-conceived formula of slight shouting vocals, soloing bass, and multi-layered weaving guitars New Bruises offer up their best material on “Hell Is a Highway (Connecting Tampa and Orlando),” “Being Broke and Broken Down,” “City Hearts and Trailer Parks,” “Bigger Isn’t Always Better. Yes, Texas This Means You,” and heavy bass of “Coffee with a Side of Confrontation, Please.” Already grizzled vets, New Bruises will greatly benefit from a tighter production as they unleash their live show throughout the year. Honestly, I’m just happy that bands are still playing this style of melodic hardcore that once dominated the late 90s.
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