THE RETICENTS - "EP I & EP II" CD
I wasn't expecting to be blown away based on the sparse packaging (minimal, lo-res cover art, no lyrics, no band contact, no info on where these tracks are from etc.), so I was pleasantly surprised by the highly energetic and raging hardcore punk rock that emanated from my stereo speakers when I popped this li'; platter into my CD player. The RETICENTS fall in the middle ground between classic American and UK82 hardcore styles, taking the speed and intensity of the former and drive and melody of the latter. At ten tracks, it makes its point nicely but doesn't wear out its welcome. This reminds me of bands like CAUSTIC CHRIST, LAST IN LINE, KRUMBUMS, etc. Not breaking any new ground, but totally solid all the same. If I could make one criticism, I'd suggest a dirtier recording - as usual the case with CDs, the sound is a little on the sterile side. But nevertheless, check this out, especially if you're an avid reader of Bruce Roehrs' column (CS)
Maximum Rocknroll, Issue 315, August 2009
THE RETICENTS - EP I and EP II (Zodiac Killer Records) 2009. Holy shit this is a good album. Seriously. This is hardcore the way it is meant to be played. Of all the cool stuff that I have heard on Zodiac Killer this has gotta be the very best. What kills me about it is that I go to their myspace and like The Staags, another amazing recent HC band, these guys are older dudes. Well except for Dru The Kid that is. But different rules apply to drummers. The rest of these guys though have been doing this a while and y’know it kinda figures. There’s a real no bullshit approach to this album, it just kicks off with the song Clashing Hearts and doesn’t fucking let go. Lead singer PJ Goon just barks the lyrics. The guitar has a great sound and the riffs are perfect. Especially the breakdowns on songs like World of Extremes. These guys are from the DC area but I don’t hear a lot of DC in what they are doing. If anything, this reminds me of classic-era Battalion of Saints which is NEVER a bad thing. A+++.
www.lastdaysofmanonearth.com (6/28/2009)
"If you like your punk raw and in your face, this is the band for you."
RAZORCAKE
"The Reticents, a straight-up blown capillary hardcore outfit, redefines "romantic" at the Sidebar on Valentine's Day with the Living Wrecks, Corporate Agenda, Tight Fits, and I Decide."
Baltimore City Paper
An unlikely assemblage of local punk veterans (and newcomer Dru the Kid) has yielded a true and honest punk sound reminiscent of early 80's hardcore punk with both an east and west coast influence, combined with genuine melodies and undeniable street punk undertones.
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"These Spanish lads combine a solid street punk sound with peppy '77 tunes. Think Toy Dolls and Rezillos meets Cock Sparrer. Yes indeed, that's really 12 hot shots!" Bandworm -Germany-
"Street rock’n’roll for punks, skins and hooligans. If you like Cock Sparrer, Cockney Rejects, Major Accident in a mix with some Ramones, then VonDänikens is the band for you. An album you shouldn’t miss!" Mpty zine -Romania-
"Tuneful, melodic rock 'n' roll streetpunk with lots of gang vocals on the choruses, and plenty of "whooa whooa"s going on. This is their 12 track album, and it's a cracker!" You can't Say No to Hope zine -UK-
"It is very efficient, good choruses, good melodies, good album, I like it!" Carry No Banners zine -France-
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Last night was awesome! Thanks again for having us out to play in B-more! Sucks that tube blew on you guys, I wanted to hear more and rock the fuck out!
