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Terrorizer
- Dec 2004
When the UK is good
at something musically, be it punk ,metal, techno or whatever,
it gets picked up in the US, revamped and exported back. Then
it takes the UK forever to respond while many bands just ape the
Americans in sound style and approach. how many Ministry, NIN,
RATM, Machine Head clones have you heard? It's beyond counting.
What Everything For Some do is take all the elements of the US
artists they like (RATM, Will Haven, Deftones) and throw in a
great lump of British 'Fuck you' attitude. Powerful raging hardcore
punk riffs and spirit blend with huge metal drums and production,
resulting in an awesome debut that is as underground sounding
as it is commercially viable. Not a bad thing, in fact, with EFS
it makes perfect sense. All that rage is focused into some incredibly
catchy tunes, that have a hum-along quality but are still as hard
as nails. (Alex Boniwell) 8/10
Raw
Nerve
Fantastic
cover from Mattias Noren at the Progart website adorns the cover
of this album from Everything For Some. It s hard to predict
what sound is going to eminate from an In At The Deep End release
as they cross the genres from CD to CD but as the opening moody
jangles of When it s you fill my ears, this seems promising. I
really didn t expect the high end shouty vocals when it all kicks
in as the music has a Zao hypnosis, and a Refused mixed with Earthtone9
rhythm and sound, yet the vocals are quite a lot like Shelter
or maybe Ignite. It works well though as this opener rocks out
nicely with good production and some brilliant build ups. As we
move along through the Rage Against The Machine inspired One world
it seems that Everything For Some have a very professional sound
and are very focussed, as they deliver the very best of each songs
potential complete with interesting ideas. Turn a blind eye is
a definite stand out with Will Haven style discordances and early
Deftones or Vision of Disorder aggression. The intensity and darkness
is gradually upped throughout so that by the end it is more like
Shelter s offshoot, 108 in parts. A very good album from a rather
diverse and original band.
Inside
Knowledge (Holland)
I
am glad In at the Deep End Records exists. Seems like there are
more talented UK bands then ever, and IATDE is out to bring them
to us. Everything for Some from Andover (in Hampshire if you have
a map of the UK on you bedroom door) has that special something
too. A Snapcase / Rage Against the Machine melange with almost
Brother’s Keeper like vocals, with amazing lyrics, that
cling to the political left. No song is alike, but they all fit
the band and are worked out to the smallest detail. Quite and
achievement for a band that has been around for just three years.
Seems like they spend an eternity together as is all just works.
No wonder they gained a reputation of being one of the most exciting
live bands in the UK. If they would hit the mainland they could
take the European title soon too, I’m sure. As for the visual
aspect, there are no less than three videos in the enhanced section
to wet your appetite for a show. - Martijn
Welzen
Flex
Your Head (Canada)
I don't
want you to run screaming form this review, but Everything For
Some definitely combines the heaviness of traditional hardcore
with a phat groove (and here it comes...) much like early Rage
Against The Machine, minus both Zach's hip hop vocals and Tom's
groundbreaking guitar work. Actually I'd put the Everything For
Some sound as combining the repetitive riff rock of Helmet or
Quicksand with a RATM sense of groove. This would probably appeal
to any of the kids who dug the first few years of the alt metal
scene. And to those who really were disappointed by the mainstream
direction that Audioslave took, and were hoping for something
heavier.
Status
(USA)
Surprisingly,
the guitars on this record sound a lot like Smashing Pumpkins
on a serious metal kick - driving, melancholy, titanium - amazing.
The vocals, on the other hand, could be early Rage Against The
Machine. The result is an odd mix of cognitive dissonance and
a rush of nostalgia. This is like 1994 wrapped in a mass of contradictions,
employing everything from Helmet to The Exploited. Everything
For Some sure wears it's influences on it's sleeves, by gosh if
it doesn't sound ridculously original.
Positive
Creed
IATDE
Records have a reputation for not taking the predictable road
and this latest release is no exception. Everything For Some play
the type of tuneful, noisy, punk-metal that gets it's hooks into
you right away. If you're into bands like 'Imbalance' you will
want to get hld of a copy of this album.
Planet
Loud
Everything
For Some originate from Andover [UK] which seems an unlikely place
to find such a ferocious band, who successfully blend a multitude
of influences to create a aural assault not heard since the untimely
demise of Rage Against The Machine. If you unpack EFS’s
sound what you will find is a healthy blend of politically minded
lyrics with Deftones-esque soundscapes and Zach de la Rocha sounding
vocals mixed with heavy slices of guitar in the style of Mnemic
and Textures. One thing that could have resulted from such a potent
combination is utter chaos, a lack of unity and cohesion and an
unpleasant mess. But fortunately the exact opposite has occurred
as Everything For Some are powerful, purposeful and a damn good
listen. Opener
track ‘When It’s You’ is a bit of a tease really,
as you have to wait a full ninety seconds before you hear any
vocals at all, but it’s worth the wait. Chicken’s
(funny name, eh?) vocals are pitched slightly higher than most
can manage which certainly is an attention grabber and complements
the lower end of the bass guitar effectively. The rest of the
album flows in a similar vein which attacks your senses relentlessly
in a way that you can’t ignore. Track four ‘Turn a
blind…’ is surely the most Deftones influenced on
the album in terms of guitars whilst ‘Reclaim Your Life’
is the anthem of rebellion we all need to here to ignite a few
sparks. Another highlight ‘How Long?’ is a mellow
interlude before the meltdown that is incredibly eerie and sensitive,
with ‘New World Order’, the final track, a fitting
end to a furious and most definitely killer album. Lyrically
Everything For Some are saying what most people are thinking.
They are expressing the general despair that large sections of
society feel inside but don’t know how to express. They
put across the general apathy young people in particular feel
about voting and making a difference; they articulate the problems
associated with the ruthless class system we live in; and they
support the claim of the individual against the giant wall of
our authoritarian state. But what seems to be their main message
is that ‘If you don’t care when it’s them, they
won’t care when it’s you’ (from ‘When
It’s You’) which I interpret as an attack on apathy,
laziness and a lack of interest many people have in what’s
going on in the world around them. People do need to reassert
themselves and actually say what them mean inside, stand up for
themselves and others. Everything For Some could be the soundtrack
to the revolution, for the moment they’ve got their finger
on the button at least. ‘A
Thought Refused’ is an excellent collection of politically
motivated songs, a call to arms as it were. This is a worthy addition
to your CD collection as a record in itself, so if you are not
politically minded don’t be put off. This is certainly a
moshing album, one you can go crazy too with your mates, and it’s
a thinking album too and with its three free music videos a tool
for change. Everything For Some deserve some recognition for this
a mighty release.
Munchkin
Music (Belgium)
With
Everything For Some, In At The Deep End brings us yet another
UK band that is worth listening to. "A Thought Refused"
has 2244 seconds of music and every single one of them has to
be heard. This is some seriously groovy stuff that reminds me
of both Rage Against The Machine and Snapcase and yes, the lyrics
are just as politically charged as with those two bands. On
top of that the album's artwork is a pleasure to look at and as
if that isn't enough yet, there are no less than three videos
to watch on the enhanced part of the album.
Score: 7.5
Playdead
Zine
So
the new breed of IATDE bands are popping their heads through the
sand. And there's one thing I'm sure of, they're all heavy. When
you have the likes of Bait, and The Nothing in your new recruits,
you know you're doing something right, and the same can be said
for Everything For Some. in amny ways this isn't ewxactly your
regular IATDE band, these guys definitely have a different edge
to what they do than a lot of underground bands around at the
moment, and this being the fact that they are quite straight up.
A comparison for EFS isn't instantly obvious on first listen,
but the heavt riffs are m ost definitely the trademark of this
release. Therefore bands like Rage Against The Machine and Refused
are probably good indicators, simply because they help to illustrate
that although this band are heavy, it's certain the kind of heaviness,
a calculated, polished, poweful assault on the senses. I don't
kniow what kind of people are gonna dig this, it's not easily
pigeonholed, I mean, it definitely has the potential to appeal
to a mass audience, it has that kind of directness to it, but
let's face it, it also rocks pretty hard at the same time. So
anyone thatis a fan of calculated, clean, passionate metal and
hardcore will definitely be impressed with what the band do, it's
hard not top be.
Skratch
Magazine (USA)
Finally, a great record
that comes to us from our brothers in Britain. The guitar work
has a very progressive rhythm (in the vein of Snapcase). The vocals
are very much aggressive rap-core-style, though I can't really
make out anything he is saying. Though the record does get a little
monotonous over time, I still recommend buying it if you're a
fan of Snapcase and can deal with a little rap.
-ADF
Alternativenation
If
you like your bands firing on all cylinders and full of gusto
then hardcore/punk outfit Everything For Some could be just what
you need. Merging highly aggressive riffs and in your face vocals
is the order of the day on debut album A Thought Refused. The
band are from Andover, England and have become hugely well know
on the local radio stations and have even supported such acts
as Breed 77 and Kill2This. The calibre of this album totally merits
this. Style-wise
they can often be hard to pin down, sometimes borrowing a Deftones-inspired
melodic riff here and a Will Haven-style break there. The bands
influences are very clear, however some of the riffs on this album
are original and inspired. Track 4, Turn A Blind Eye is by far
the albums highpoint with some breakneck drumming and some rather
nice hardcore ‘tech’ riffs. It really does cook up
imagery of riots and protest, something not heard since Rage Against
The Machine circa 1992. They may not yet be as big as the ‘Machine
but there is definitely potential for this band in the wider market.
The
overall tone of the album is one of rebellion which is not surprising
considering the strong political content of the lyrics, especially
on the aptly named One World, calling for action against the powers
that be. This kind of message is often lost in the music industry
and doesn’t receive much of a response from fans, but hey
– at least this is music that stands for something other
than the usual mindless ranting of some of the heavier bands out
there (I hate you, you make me want to cry etc, etc). It
would seem that it’s not just the American government that’s
taking a bit of a panning in the music industry but now our own
in a latest trend of political UK bands such as Filthpact and
Edinburgh outfit In Decades Decline. Enough to start a revolution?
Not really, but if you’re remotely into your hardcore or
punk then you may well take a shine to this band, c’mon
you know you want to!
Vendetta
Zine
There's
an adage somewhere involving books, judging and their covers,
well fuck it because this is one gorgeous piece of cover-art and
this is one gorgeous ten-track beast. And that's the real reason
writers don't use clichés - They're wrong. Everything
For Some fire off a salvo of thunderous NY-tinged hardcore with
a aural bark that could cower Most Precious Blood and send them
scampering for cover like rabbits. From the doom-laden chords
of 'When It's You' to the runaway riffage of 'Reclaim Your Life',
the Rage influenced softly-spoken rap of 'Life of Lies', the crushing
intensity of 'What You Need To Know' and the casual introspective
instrumentals of 'How Long?' It's
also worth a mention that this little baby comes with three live
videos shot within the last twelve months, the first 'Stand Alone'
and 'Turn A Blind Eye' rendered in moody monochrome and 'One World'
in colours so muted it might as well be. 'Turn A Blind Eye' is
the real treat here though with frenzied camera work cut with
a montage of news archive footage of marching riot police and
shanty-towns. It might be appropriate to mention at this point
that Everything For Some write the kind of lyrics, driven by maturity
and conviction, that if turned to my trade might make the Socialist
Worker a respected and literate press organ instead of the jingoistic
tabloid of the far-left. I might as well keep a template sitting
on my hard-drive just for In At The Deep End releases because
I've yet to find one that I can bring myself to do anything other
then praise, if I'm feeling particularly ambitious I might create
some sort of spread-sheet based java thingameebob where I just
enter in song names, band names and ridicilous fictional verbs
that exist purely to make me look hip, inventive and cover-up
my tragically poor vocabulary like the drifting scum on the pond
that is my skill with language. Be a mate, sign someone shit and
we can all have some fun.
Europunk
(Belgium)
Incendiary
debut LP from politically aware outfit
Everything
For Some originate from Andover [UK] which seems an unlikely place
to find such a ferocious band, who successfully blend a multitude
of influences to create an aural assault not heard since the untimely
demise of Rage Against The Machine. If you unpack EFS’s
sound what you will find is a healthy blend of politically minded
lyrics with Deftones-esque soundscapes and Zach de la Rocha sounding
vocals mixed with heavy slices of guitar in the style of Mnemic
and Textures. One thing that could have resulted from such a potent
combination is utter chaos, a lack of unity and cohesion and an
unpleasant mess. But fortunately the exact opposite has occurred
as Everything For Some are powerful, purposeful and a damn good
listen. Opener
track ‘When It’s You’ is a bit of a tease really,
as you have to wait a full ninety seconds before you hear any
vocals at all, but it’s worth the wait. Chicken’s
(funny name, eh?) vocals are pitched slightly higher than most
can manage which certainly is an attention grabber and complements
the lower end of the bass guitar effectively. The rest of the
album flows in a similar vein which attacks your senses relentlessly
in a way that you can’t ignore. Track four ‘Turn a
blind…’ is surely the most Deftones influenced on
the album in terms of guitars whilst ‘Reclaim Your Life’
is the anthem of rebellion we all need to here to ignite a few
sparks. Another highlight ‘How Long?’ is a mellow
interlude before the meltdown that is incredibly eerie and sensitive,
with ‘New World Order’, the final track, a fitting
end to a furious and most definitely killer album. Lyrically Everything
For Some are saying what most people are thinking. They are expressing
the general despair that large sections of society feel inside
but don’t know how to express. They put across the general
apathy young people in particular feel about voting and making
a difference; they articulate the problems associated with the
ruthless class system we live in; and they support the claim of
the individual against the giant wall of our authoritarian state.
But what seems to be their main message is that ‘If you
don’t care when it’s them, they won’t care when
it’s you’ (from ‘When It’s You’)
which I interpret as an attack on apathy, laziness and a lack
of interest many people have in what’s going on in the world
around them. People do need to reassert themselves and actually
say what them mean inside, stand up for themselves and others.
Everything For Some could be the soundtrack to the revolution,
for the moment they’ve got their finger on the button at
least.' A Thought Refused’ is an excellent collection of
politically motivated songs, a call to arms as it were. This is
a worthy addition to your CD collection as a record in itself,
so if you are not politically minded don’t be put off. This
is certainly a moshing album, one you can go crazy too with your
mates, and it’s a thinking album too and with its three
free music videos a tool for change. Everything For Some deserve
some recognition for this is a mighty release.
Direct
Hit Zine
Now
if the guy on the front cover, with his face blowing to smithereens,
doesn’t catch your attention then I don’t know what
will. For a groove metalish type band E.V.F.S. really grab me.
They’re not fast, but they’ve a blended and subtle
thrash beat and it’s very appealing – not scary or
anything. In fact, I could imagine them being popular with da
kids. Which is a good thing as their lyrics are really good and
if it gets them pesky kids thinking then half the battle is won.
There’s three videos on it, which you can watch on your
pc, which are cool.
The
PRP
The
debut album from this UK outfit has finally arrived and goes some
way to recreate the live experience they have carefully crafted
over the past three years. Well produced and packaged with 3 videos
on the disc, the band have firmly placed a pin in the roadmap
of their careers and drawn a line under everything they have achieved
to date. Crooned
atop a faded, soupy, churning power chord similar to that which
the Deftones laid out on "Bored", Everything For Some
(EFS) take a slightly more energetic approach to their opener
with a sprawling drum led intro that ignites like lighter fluid
into a hardcore fused ball of energy. Introductions aside, EFS
have that uncanny ability to do the sensitive/loud thing that
the Deftones perfected and more importantly create fast, angry,
loud tunes with the songwriting to back them up. EFS
wear their influences proudly upon their sleeve. Think of them
as the 'Rage Against The Machine' of hardcore that will either
have you shaking your head in disheartenment and thinking "no
more!", or salivating at the lips for what Rage might have
inspired instead of the dire music that was to follow in their
wake. Before you stop reading, there is no offensive rapping in
sight but instead a fiery and emotive brand of scratch like vocals
in the vein of Snapcase. The vocals speak of revolution yet there
is little revolutionary about the bands sound given the earlier
comparisons. However,
it is still a welcomed addition to the many permutations that
arose from a sound given birth to ten plus years ago and still
sounding somewhat revitalized with this effort in 2004. "A
Thought Refused" is a heavy and forceful album which stands
alone as well as having the capacity to give them leverage towards
greater efforts in the future. EFS produce original, engrossing
sounds quite unlike many other new groups right now and that is
reason enough to give up some of your time in order to check them
out.
OX
Fanzine (Germany)
EVERYTHING FOR SOME
also. Die vier Jungs aus Andover in England spielen Musik, die
nicht nur aufgrund des Gersangs an SNAPCASE erinnert. Doch wo
andere als billige Kogie scheitern, ist das heir verdammt noch
mal besser. Zumal da noch mehr Einflusse zusammen kommen. Das
Riff im Opener "When It's You" hatte auch auf den besseren
THERAPY?- Alben Platz gefunden. Und wenn im Info noch etwas vom
HELMET oder den DEFTONES steht, kann ich nur nicken. Aber Scheiss
aufs Namedropping, im Endeffekt ist es einfach Hardcore, und wenn
der das Rad nicht neu erfindet zu knapp. Gitarren, die one irgendwelches
Gewichse auskommen, und dazu immer wieder dieser Abrissbirnenbeat.
Das Ganze hat eine Produktion bekommen, die sich vor niemandem
berstecken muss. Lider bewegen sich EFS auch inhaltlich auf bekanntem
Terrain, eigentlich schade, dass die nicht mehr zu sagen haben,
denn im Gegensatz zurMusik raucht wirklich niemand mehr Satze
wie "Truth Is A Revolution". Nichtsdestotrotz findet
man auf "A Thought Refused" zehn Killer (plus drei Videoclips)
die Spass machen. So muss das sein.
Scratch
Magazine USA
The first thing that
hits you about this release isn't the ear-splittingly LOUD groove-core
that has become Everything for Some's calling card for the last
three years. It's the cover illustration of a man sitting against
a wall covering his eyes while his forehead and knees explode,
quite graphically! So with that image imprinted firmly in your
mind you're unlikely to be greeted with an album full of Hanson-esque
pop ditties, thank God. Instead A THOUGHT REFUSED is an intense
punk-metal album serrated with sandpaper-rough guitars and menacing
drums, not unlike early Raging Speedhorn but given a refreshing
twist thanks to vocalist Chicken's high-pitch Jason Perry ('A')-cum-Dennis
Lxyzen holler. Admittedly, after a few tracks things start to
get a bit samey but that's okay because live, these guys just
tear it up!
Slaughter
Zine
Blimey
the 1st thing you notice about this album is the out right professionalism!
Cool artwork, enhanced CD with not 1 but 3 videos on it, that's
generosity for ya! Musically they bring to mind R.A.T.M certainly
but more importantly for me Snapcase. They also share the same
political edge to the music as the two aforementioned groups.
EFS don't need anyone telling them they're on the right track.
Just check the 'live' footage on the 1st video. Impressive.
Room
Thirteen
For
a band that formed in 2001, this debut album has been a long time
coming. Indeed it sounds like it was a rocky old road to get here.
Littered with extreme highs and lows, the struggle makes it all
that much more worthwhile and is documented well in Everything
For Some’s music. Citing
influences as diverse as Public Enemy to the Deftones, it would
be difficult to pigeon-hole these guys to a particular genre of
music. Too metal to be just rock. Too punk to be just metal. Too
hip-hop to be punk. And definitely far too edgy to be classed
as the pop-rock that is Nu-metal. Like
a melancholy Rage Against the Machine, Everything For Some have
built up a fearsome reputation as a live band. Their high-octane
sound had acquired a huge fanbase up and down the UK. When they
eventually got into the studio to record a 3 track demo, a couple
of thousand sold like hotcakes! The first track “What You
Need To Know” got picked up by a couple of rock radio shows
including Radio 1 and was number 1 on Total Rock Radio’s
Request Chart. Needless to say, there are thousands of people
waiting on this much anticipated debut album. For many, this would
be too much pressure, but it sounds like these guys can deliver
the goods. Like true struggling artists, Everything For Some ran
the rat-race. Battling to find space to rehearse and funding it
all with menial jobs has only gone to serve as fuel for the music.
All their bitterness and aggression manifesting itself in their
own brand of hardcore. Surprisingly
political, their lyrics talk of deep consideration for their fellow
humans, with animosity towards the world’s superpowers that
increases with every track on the album.. For
me,”What you need to know” is still the best track
on the album. More riff driven than some of their other tunes,
it has a lovely play on dynamics which is less apparent elsewhere
on the record. So,
I’m guessing now, that on the back of this album’s
release, Everything For Some will be back to doing what they do
best. Gigging up and down the country, this debut should ensure
that they now have an even bigger fanbase as well as guarantee
them some choice support-slots. Such
aggression and enery is difficult to maintain. Certainly as their
music career takes off, they should have less to worry about in
their personal lives. But reading through their lyrics, you realize
that as long as there are corporate pigs and fascist premiers
ruling the world, Everything For Some will have plenty of inspiration.
‘Tis probably the only good that will come of the present
“War on Terror”.. more music from these guys!
Hardcore
Music (Belgium)
Everything
For Some was born in 2001 in Andover (UK). The story is quit logical
and simple… 4 guys with the same pasions and musictaste
started out a band and here they are: EFS was born. Actualy 'A
thought refused' is their debut full length - a 10 tracked, 38
minutes during album. After their 3-song Demo CD, which was sold
out in 3 months (all 2000copies), an oportunity to record a full-length
was the next goal for these guys! EFS found a home at In At The
Deep End Records and these guys will release ' A thought refused'
approx 8 November. Musicwise? Some bands are realy trying to prove
how hard they can play, hard is not always better in my eyes.
But EFS tries to combine a lot of styles and the result is melodic
rocking hardcore. I think this is the best way to describe these
guys. If you think on RATM but you add a little more screamo and
melo stuff, you probably get the idea how EFS sounds. Short: very
strong debut album, cool artwork, and 3 movieclips worth to check,
are included on each album!
Empathy
Promotions (USA)
Normally
when I write on a band from overseas they generally are a Death
Metal band, this time I’m writing on a band called Everything
For Some. The band just recently released an album entitled A
Thought Refused through In At The Deep End Records. By reading
their press release I found out the band was influenced by Rage
Against the Machine and The Deftones, so when I listened to their
album I thought about that and I compared frontmen from the three
groups. The bands frontman Chicken has the intensity of Zach from
R.A.T.M meaning he’ll be singing and his voice builds up
to the point where he just explodes and the emotion of Marcus
from Duna Hill/Relative Ash. Musically the record is intense and
upbeat. Actually the music really reminds me of a combination
between Rage Against the Machine and One Minute Silence. With
that being said I think Everything For Some has what is needed
to fuel the listener with not only aggression but the ability
to be happy with what they spent their hard earned cash on. 8/10
Enough
Zine (Germany)
Haling
from the UK, this four piece takes me right back in time, when
that kind of groovy rock music was THE kind of music. Political
lyrics paired with catchy, aggressive and rhythmic arrangements
makes up a 2004 version of Rage Against The Machine (minus the
rap vocals). Even if this kind of music is kind of dated, I´ve
to admit, that it was fun to listen to this CD, and I guess it´s
even more fun to catch Everything For Some live! If you like the
music mentioned, I´d bet you love this CD. |
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