PetitionPetition is a New Jersey straight edge band that has somehow escaped my attention. I'm surprised that I've yet to hear this group until I got it for review a little while back. Released on a great small Jersey label, this CD has been getting numerous rotations in my stereo. Being a new band, I found it next to impossible to find any relevant information on these guys such as a bio or any history.
This CD features six songs of aggressive hardcore with just a small tinge of metal poking through. The first band that comes to mind is Blacklisted or Have Heart. Other bands that I think of when listening to this CD are Bane, Verse and My Turn To Win. Obviously the New England hardcore sound is having a profound influence on the current hardcore bands that are popping up all over the East Coast and Petition is no different. This of course, is hardly a bad thing, seeing has some of those bands are the best of the modern hardcore era.
Petition are certainly a pleasant surprise and show that New Jersey is still churning out some great hardcore bands despite the lack of venues and poor support from the hardcore community in general. I highly recommend anyone reading this review to purchase this CD and/or try to catch this band live, which is what I plan to do as soon as possible.
Rating: 4.8/5
Songs Worthy of Replay: 'Anchored In', 'Like A Thief In The Night' & 'Greed Runs Deep'
Synopsis: Yet another New Jersey band that needs your attention immediately. This band will capture the ears of anyone that was into late 80's New York hardcore such as Sick Of It All or Bold and certainly get you stoked if you're into the current New England hardcore sound perfected by bands like Bane and Verse.