Agnostic Front - The American Dream Died

Published March 29 2015

*=Staff's pick	Intro The American Dream Died Police Violence Only In America Test Of Time We Walk The Line Never Walk Alone* Enough Is Enough I Can't Relate Old New York* Social Justice Reasonable Doubt No War Fuck You Attack! A Wise Man Just Like Yesterday*

Genre	Hardcore	Roger Miret	Vocals
Tracks	16	Vinnie Stigma	Guitar
Running time	28 Min.	Craig Silverman	Guitar
Label	Nuclear Blast	Mike Gallo	Bass
Release	April 01, 2015	Pokey Mo	Drums
Country	USA	-	Keyboard
Producer	Freddy Cricien
Similar artists	---

Agnostic Front has in numerous different constellations been around since the early 80's and is undeniably one of the definite builders of the whole hardcore scene. This band's partially punk-oriented and old school thrash metal related type of music never rooted itself in my heart and soul in the past and I'm the first to admit that this musical direction still isn't my top priority when it comes to heavier music.

This band's music undoubtedly evokes a certain type of aggression and it's obviously made to develop into a full-bloom attribute at violent and rabid concerts, where the band can involve an audience that acts like maniacs and who's having fun while doing it. The American Dream Died comprises 16 songs, spread over mere 28 minutes and the lengthiest track stops ticking before the 3-minute mark. Most of the material isn't particularly good, neat or captivating musically and this entire product is sonically not a really great effort either. However, some of the songs are cool to listen to for a few times and especially the lyrics with its often highly critical contents.

I like the more melodic songs such as Never Walk Alone, Old New York and Just Like Yesterday, but at the same time I'm totally not fond of all those one-minute or less tracks who barely have set things in motion before they quickly and abruptly end. As an entirety this record isn't very impressive. It can't break through my doubts and after a while I lose interest of those parts that eventually do. The record contains a few cool moments though and therefore I have decided to hand out 4 chalices in the end.