Said Radio "Tidal Waves and Teeth"

Tidal Waves and Teeth is a cool, quick EP from Said Radio, a relatively new band that's usually (and justifiably) touted as featuring members of The Nerve Agents and Redemption 87. Most notably, the voice of both those bands, Eric Ozenne, fronts Said Radio, finally bringing his unmistakable presence back to the hardcore punk fold.

While the similarities between Tidal Waves and Teeth and anything The Nerve Agents did are largely unavoidable, Said Radio does hardcore punk with a very different slant. Not only are there some experimental flourishes, from the moody, spoken-word "Rogue Transmission" to the eerie first half of "The Killer (Mara)," the guitar parts emphasize texture as much as sheer speed. There are lots of little, less distorted riffs and leads layered over the base chord progressions, and they most definitely contribute to the dark, mysterious tone of the record. While the sound ultimately stems from classic hardcore punk (it even has a bit of a retro feel), Said Radio takes it in a direction that I haven't quite heard from anyone else. As a debut effort, Tidal Waves and Teeth sets the stage for a potentially sweet full length.

Said Radio - The Killer (Mara)

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