True Liberty - Marked For Life

All genres of music in some form have enjoyed mainstream success in varying degrees. But it seems like true punk has always avoided the mainstream eye. Yes, The Ramones and The Clash were big acts and Blag Flag had some minor mainstream success. And yes, we can't forget about Green Day. But pop punk has been the mainstream punk of choice. All the while, aggressive, fast, melodic punk hasn't gotten it's due.

And I don't expect True Liberty to get any either.

That's not a slight on True Liberty. The band is one of the best new punk bands I've heard in years and that fact will probably keep the band from major mainstream success. It's the man's fault.

Marked For Life is a fantastic punk record that smacks you around and is unapologetic about it. Right from the start with the proclamation "It's A Fist Fight in the Dirt" on the album's opener as the song swings into full on circle pit mode. Hell No doesn't hit with as furious a pace but the song ooze's punk attitude. Marked For Life is a great East Coast punk anthem that lyrically reminds me of the early 90's hardcore classics. Put It To Death is great declaration of freedom. Storm ends the record on a nice light acoustic vibe.

From top to bottom, Marked For Life is one of the best punk records I've heard in a couple years. Fans of Face to Face, Social Distortion, and Rancid will love this album