SUPERHIGHWAY CARFIRE
"Shell
of a Man" (Infernal Racket Records)
Reviewed by Jason Savage
After listening to this CD I can say one thing is
true: Philadelphia's Superhighway Carfire is on the right label. Infernal racket is a very good description of what I heard. Not that
that's a bad thing. Vocalist Scrappy, a fitting name for his style by the way, seems to regurgitate ear shattering punk screams.
Imagine Henry Rollins on fire melting into Trent Reznor as the flames consume his very being.
Musically, SHCF blasts you with sonic dread all the while maintaining what is best described as stoner fuzz. They blend
several styles into a unique sound that clearly stands apart. It is a far cry from what the labels have been trying to shove down
our throats, affectionately dubbed nu-metal. "Shell of a Man" is an intense uproar of riot-inducing sludge that is sure to please most fans of metal, hardcore and punk. Crossover is an understatement for this brutal soundtrack to hell. If you find yourself in the mood to get liquored up and raise a little
Cain, be sure to crank up their interesting cover of "Roll out the
Barrel," the closer on this must buy CD.
Superhighway Carfire: Scrappy-vocals, Randy Garvin-guitar, Mick Mullin-bass, Dan Ballinger-drums.
For more information, check out http://www.indiebytes.com/infernalracket.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the
cover makes you wanna hurl.
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