DEMO 2K7 October 13, 2007
Whatever It Takes (EP)
Whatever It Takes (EP) Crusty hardcore from South Jersey and Philly, My Turn to Win’s “Whatever It Takes” is spit in the eye of all those lame hardcore acts out there. Their positive hardcore approach is refreshing in the day and age where bands like Hatebreed took over hardcore, giving it more spittle than answers. Bringing hardcore back to its roots is great but when you’re able to do it with fun upbeat no-bullshit crushers, it’s even better. - J-Sin
Whatever It Takes (EP) These guys and gal hail from the Philly/South Jersey area and play short, fast positive hardcore. I'm guessing they have been together since 2003-04, and have put out 2 successful demos. The band has endured some lineup changes over the last year, they added Nick and Bill in August only to part ways with both in February, so the band added a new bass player and guitarist. There are 7 songs of succinct, straight to the point hardcore that stick the minute and half mark. Most of the time the band keeps the tempo driving only every now and then do they slow it up just a bit. I don't get what the title "Best Goalie Ever" has to do with the song theme but I hope because of their location it's either about Bernie "only the Lord saves more" Parent or Martin Broduer although Patrick Roy has them all beat. Anyway, the song has to do with the hardcore scene being their home. Another song with a hockey related theme, "2 Man Advantage" which is about sticking by your friend through the hard times. The song "Far Out" is about getting a person that is hindering you out of your life. "Deadweight" is about dropping out of hardcore. "Conflict" is about trying to settle a problem. "Inside Is What Counts" is self explanatory. This was recorded at the infamous Big Blue Meenie studio. Shit sounds good. I like the guitar tone, its got plenty of crunch and mid levels. The bass tone sounds awesome, good presence and good treble tone. The drums sound dense, good tone on the snare. Like the placement of the vocals. A nice simple layout that foreshadows the band's sound. The front cover is red with a group of hands reaching up to take the mic, with the cord wrapped around their hands. It was a nice touch to have a orange'ish mic grill centered in the middle of the cover, which also reappears in the tray art. On the back of the booklet and tray is a live picture silhouetted in red. The booklet is two pages with the lyrics displayed vertically in black over a yellow background. Rating: 4/5 Songs Worthy of Replay: Best Goalie Ever and Far Out Synopsis: Very good release, hard hitting music with good positive lyrics. I mean it isn't ground breaking but the shit is infectious, really liked the vocals. Check the bands myspace page out to hear the songs: Myspace.com/MyTurnToWin
Whatever It Takes (EP) "Whatever it Takes" is the debut EP from Philadelphia/New Jersey hardcore act My Turn to Win on Awake/Strong. Look for seven tracks of fast, energetic, traditionally based hardcore in about 11 minutes as every song is less than two minutes long. There's just a hint of added heaviness and a few minor dashes of light melody or dissonance, but for the most part they stick to the basics, so it's not at all "moshy" or anything like that. It definitely has an old school sort of vibe happening in terms of the overall structure and feel of the material, but there's a good sense of depth to the recording that keeps things sounding full and in your face, and they're not heading in that generic "youth crew" direction or anything like that. Plus, the tempo range sticks with more of a midpaced to moderately fast stroll, which allows the throbbing basslines to sound fuckin' killer right in the heart of the mix, so it's not one of those "all go, no slow" situations either. I don't know, I hate to keep it so brief, but they take care of business and wrap things up pretty damn quick on this one, so… that's all there is to it. Not bad at all. As always, support the band and the label by picking up a copy if you like what you hear: @ Interpunk
Whatever It Takes (EP) My turn to win has been around since 2004. Coming from South Jersey / Philadelphia the band started out as a few friends getting together and after time forming the band. Now days the band plays shows with the likes of Have heart, h20, Kill your idols, district 9 and good clean fun. Their style of hardcore is very uplifting, with a combination of old school and new school hardcore, while still keeping the heard hiting, fast when it needs to be, and slow when they want it to be positive hardcore. These guys are great, too many of the hardcore bands coming out these days are on the same level as gangs recruiting for some bullshit cause. But not these guys! These guys are energetic and wild, with a no nonsense feel.
Whatever It Takes (EP)
Whatever It Takes (EP) My Turn To Won hail from Philadelphia, PA and New Jersey. Having been drawing crowds to there shows since the formation of the band in 2004, this cd is chock full of singalongs and fast 2 minute long hardcore punk influenced songs that are right to point. Signed to Awake/Strong Records this band is turning heads and has just finished recording there 5 song 2007 demo which is available for free download. You can contact the band through there myspace or official website. But if you are into early inhuman or fast hardcore punk that is right to the point i strongly suggest picking up this cd.
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