New Brigade - Iceage
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85 out of 100

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  • Band members: Dan, Elias, Johan, Jakob
  • Summary: This is the debut full-length album for the Danish punk rock band.
  • Record Label: What's Your Rupture?
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival, Experimental Rock, Hardcore Punk
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jul 19, 2011
    93
    Timez Are Weird These Days is the perfect example of what London is capable of, snatching elements of popular music from across the decades to create a sound that's both nostalgic and refreshing.
  2. Uncut
    Jul 28, 2011
    80
    Not bad for four young men barely out of their teens playing rowdy, undiluted hardcore. That has a lot to do with the excellence of their debut album. [Jun 2011, p.85]
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 23, 2011
    80
    The success of the album lies partly in the production, which allows the teenagers close to the limits of acceptable disorder, but reins them in and lays on the quality when needed.
  4. Under The Radar
    Aug 4, 2011
    80
    A taut rhythmic thrust buttresses frontman Elias Ronnernfelt's laconic vocals throughout, while braying guitars pummel relentlessly over this breathless hurtle of 12 stunning songs. [Jul 2011, p.89]
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  1. Rustune
    9
    Makes me want to get up and do something! Whether I do something cruel or something "good", Iceage couldn't give less of a This is record is dirty and ear-shattering but surprisingly catchy. Listen to it loud, and act out your youth or remember it.… Expand
  2. jyo_tirmaya
    8
    I really like the unique merging of punk-goth-metal in these guys' music. I wish the album was longer. I love the video for "White Runes" on YouTube. Some say that the "fascist" tone in their lyrics are not politically correct or acceptable. Who cares? Who said that anyway? Some old hippy who gives everyone a peace sign? Wish I had a chance to see them while they were in Chicago last weekend. So much more authentic and better than The Strokes' debut. This is more on par with Sex Pistols' "Nevermind the Bullocks..."… Expand
  3. Vampire25
    8
    New Brigade is a refreshing record. In a serious time of absolutely no punk bands around, Iceage manage to dish out twenty-four minutes of high-energy, strong messaged tracks that are equally as catchy. All In All, Iceage are a great punk band and this is a very enjoyable record. B+… Expand
  4. MooziikMaster
    7
    These guys are the definition of punk. If you were to look at the definition of "punk" in a dictionary, it will have a picture of these 18 and 19 year olds with a caption saying "Iceage". The entire 24 minutes of noise and ruckus is very overwhelming but surprisingly good. When I don't like an album, I stop listening to it and move on. This album was different. I couldn't force myself to stop listening. As far as noise and chaos goes, these guys take the cake. If you can handle total chaos with no specific rhythm, take a listen. It's worth it. The best tracks are "New Brigade", "Remember", "Total Drench", "Broken Bone", "Collapse", and "You're Blessed".… Expand

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