The Golden Age – Unlock Yourself – Panic Records #016 – 2009

The Golden Age is a band I can really get into. I’m not sure what exactly grabs me, but it grabs tight. Could be the mixture of sounds. Like a weird cross of Set Your Goals (minus a lot of pop and a singer, of course) and Earth Crisis. Or maybe mid-era Lifetime and Count Me Out. It’s a great little mix.

Of course, the epic Straight Edge anthems don’t hurt either. I’m going on record right now saying, “The Constant may be the Straight Edge anthem of 2009.” And as you know, the year is only halfway over. I love a great fucking straight edge sing along. It’s not generic youth crew, but it’s got balls. “A song can change your life and open your eyes, transform energy, reveal what’s inside!”

These dudes are going out on tour with a couple of great bands this summer: No Harm Done and Offsides. Three excellent bands worthy of all your attention. So when they play, quit texting and mosh hard. If you don’t heed my warnings and are IMing your friends all night, you’ll have to scour Ebay the next day because you’ll WANT this CD. Pick up some merch while your at it, bub.