DOUBLE NEGATIVE -/-

Wow is the word that springs to mind when you see the packaging on this record. DN offer stripped down dirty and nasty hardcore with influences that range from early COC and others that have been gathered by the respective band members over their 25+ years of hardcore involvement. I have to say that this is a record from a bunch of 40 year olds that pisses all over most of the current so called hardcore scene. Flawless from start to finish. Now let me get onto the whole package which includes a free mp3 download, deluxe foil-stamped covers, and obi strip. I mean come on for $12 this is an absolute steal and looks incredible. I love it when a label puts a lot of effort and funds into producing something as cool looking as this slab of vinyl, it's most definitely a labour of love on Sorry States behalf to which they should be applauded wholeheartedly. Hot pink wax which is number 213 out of 286!

DOUBLE NEGATIVE - RAW ENERGY EP, CLEAR

Very similar to Corrosion Of Conformity in sound and featuring drummer Brian Walseby who produced artwork for a slew of bands including 7 Seconds - Walk Together, Rock Together Lp. I think the average age of this outfit must be 40, and it totally rules. Anyway the record cover is a huge 4 panel fold out and has an almost metallic feel due to the predominate silver colour. Also the front cover is perforated and can actually be used as a stencil for spray painting the bands logo wherever you would want to! The record itself has no labels which I think works with the artwork and colours used.