The first thing that strikes me is that M:40 sounds a lot different from their MCD. The finncore vibe I used to get from ‘em is gone, and what is left is a bit more standardized crust of the modern kind. Human Waste and Totalt Jävla Mörker are two bands that come to mind, not particularly great comparisons in my book. But let’s face it, I’d rather listen to M:40 than previous said bands any day! And that might be because Snifter also comes to mind, one of the greatest crust bands I know. The lads in M:40 manages to spawn an aggression that I miss in a lot of the more “modern” crust acts. The dual vocals are fairly similar, and they could benefit from having one of the dudes alter his voice a little into a deeper growl-like scream, which would add more brutality and impact to it. But oh well, fuck it. This is a great mix of the old and the new. And I do without a doubt prefer these guys over most Skitsystem rip offs since M:40 aren’t afraid of stepping out of the mould. Not that they are, but you know what I mean, don’t you?
- Kristoffer,
www.mylastchapter.net