Friday, May 13, 2011

The Ropes 7 Inch




The Ropes 7 inch
Self released
2011

1. Your End
2. Valium Cocoon
3. Collisious End
4. All Things will Come Undone
5. Heads will Roll
6. Low End Highs


It's been a long while since I posted something, due to school and other shit going on so I figured I'd make it worthwhile. Considering that last I've been able to head too was the Ropes show at Waterworks, it only made sense to only spread awareness about their now sold out release. I was lucky enough to obtain myself a copy at the show and not going to the ordeals of spending a shitload of cash just so I can hear it but so it goes.

Never heard of the Ropes? It's basically Chicago Hardcore legends the Repos but with newer material, picking up where they left off on their last original LP Hearts and Heads Explode. Raw, aggressive, menacing, blitzkrieg hardcore containing probably the best barking, rabid vocals found from vocalist Aaron Aspinwall. Short, fast and to the point, The Ropes bulldoze through each song on this release."Your End" opens up side A in the best way possible, building up slowly before engaging in attack mode. "Heads will Roll" will be punk staple in later years, just exemplifying their strengths, with a devastating guitar onslaught that's just grab you by the throat.

Considering it's sold out from both the group and Video Disease, I'd probably contact some of the distros available from the band's blogspot, provided below. In the mean time, Narrow Mind managed to upload the 7 inch for all to hear, rejoice, and/or complain. Credit goes to those fellas. I'm stoked on seeing these guys live again, along with School Jerks and Culo in two weeks. Till next time, Cheers!

May 30th, 2001
Treasure Town
2016 South Kedzie Chicago
7pm, $7
Omegas
School Jerks
The Ropes
Culo
Bald Pig
Risk

Narrow Mind

the Ropes