Talk:Ganthet:Excelsior

Reviews:

I picked these guys up because they're from my dad's hometown: Louisville, KY--that and the fact that they had a very positive message about straightedge and not giving a fuck about what other people tell or expect you to be. Upbeat, positive and youthful--that's how I like my hardcore. I just found myself enjoying every song, and could imagine all the hardcore kids from out here going ape shit for them at a show. Definitely mosh-worthy music without the tough-guy bullshit. Oh, and each 7"'s inside label is painstakingly handwritten and numbered out of 400. I got #28. As an added bonus, this 7" came with a cd featuring the same 6 songs, plus 4 cover songs of Black Flag's Rise Above, Minor Threat's Steppin' Stone (I liked this one the best), and misfits' Horror Business and Halloween. All of the covers have hardcore licks, sing alongs, and vocals going on--no fancy business here jus Ganthet delivering you 10 hot and sizzling orders of pure hardcore to your doorstep. Louisville Pride! Keep it Alive! MW (HeartAttack! zine)

From Pucknation.com Score: 9 (of ten)

I remember a few years ago, almost 8 years ago now, I was a freshman in high school and really started listening to punk rock. Now, I'd had a few things before then, like Wax, Green Day and the brand of punk you see on MTV, but my freshman year I started going to shows. I remember how alienating hardcore seemed. I wasn't straight edge, level-five vegan enough or tatooed with a fleur-de-lis.

Today, though, I'm glad there are bands like Ganthet. High energy hardcore with a positive message and none of the militant methodology. Right here, in bold print, like all good hardcore bands, is their mission statement: "Ganthet is in full support of a straight edge vegetarian lifestyle. However, that does not mean we think those choices are right for everyone, nor do we expect you to do the same. We do expect you to live your life for you... It lies with you and only you. Be who you want to be."

No frills, no punk points, just fast, hard hitting, aggressive rhythms and positive, self-actualizing messages. This is what Louisville Hardcore was always supposed to be about.