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GWEN STACY from Indianapolis was formed in 2004 and has played their angry butts off to become known not only in their home state of Indiana but throughout the entire country.
Touring has done the band good. The 13 songs sound extremely well-rehearsed for a debut album.
GWEN STACY has its roots in hardcore but is not musically stuck. Many breaks, tempo changes, and dual vocals dominate the songs. They are varied and demanding.
Song number 9 "Sleeping in the Train Yard" is a stark break with its dreamy, sad intro, and even the vocals that come in cannot mask the melancholic mood. Not many hardcore bands manage to play a sensitive, sad, and desperate song slowly and thoughtfully. Many are too eager to be as hard and brutal as possible. Only those who are truly hardcore are not only brutal but also have feelings and emotions. With this song alone, the band manages to win my sympathies. GWEN STACY will surely have a tough time, as demanding music is not for easy consumption, but those who engage with this music will be served a hardcore record that is rarely found.
Label: Ferret Music
Distribution: Soulfood
