![]() There have been numerous comparisons to that Swedish post-hardcore troupe thrown at letlive., as well as mentions of other acclaimed pioneers of the genre such as Glassjaw and At the Drive-In. The nuances that temper the likes of Casino Columbus, an otherwise savage sing-along anthem, lend this album a sense of intricate musical multi-dimensionality that’s not been utilised in punk so well since Refused’s seminal third album, The Shape of Punk to Come, was released in 1998. Its 14 tracks – this UK version comes with three bonus songs – are incredibly textured. That said, Fake History is much more than just a barrage of blundering, blistering noise. Such visceral, uncontrolled energy is difficult to capture and replicate on record – but somehow they’ve managed it. If you’re in the same room as the LA five-piece, then expect to become involved in their onstage – or, perhaps more aptly, offstage – shenanigans. ![]() Certainly, live, they are a force to be reckoned with – a visceral ball of rage that knows neither boundaries nor limits. ![]() Since coming out in America towards the end of last year, a lot of hype has swelled around the release of letlive.’s latest (third in total) album over here, mainly off the back of their recent raucous and riotous UK shows. ![]()
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