Fucked Up's now classic 2008 album 'The Chemistry of Common Life' synthesizes numerous diverse impulses into an expansive epic about the mysteries of birth, death, and the origins of life (and re-living). Merging elements of hardcore songwriting with up to 70 tracks of guitars, organs, winds and vocals, (including 18 guitars on the first single, the fatalistic 'No Epiphany'), the music remains iconoclastic and startling, with Pink Eyes' vocals front and center. Guest musicians, of course, abound, notably gorgeous voices such as Brooklyn's Vivian Girls and Toronto's Katie Stelmanis. -
Fucked Up are this years hyped punk band. Anyone interested in alternative music will have seen a picture of Fucked Up’s lead singer Damian Abraham (a...
JOE GROSS - 13/Nov/2008
Bands have been looking for what comes after hardcore punk for decades. Solutions have included visits to the local tavern (the Replacements), Neil Yo...
John Winters - 11/Nov/2008
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Matthew Fiander - 30/Oct/2008
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Josiah Hughes - 30/Oct/2008
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Clayton Purdom - 27/Oct/2008
David: They call it “teenage rebellion” for a reason. The local news suspects teenagers to be the responsible parties behind acts of wanton destructio...
Bob Marshall - 23/Oct/2008
You’re in one of the most intense hardcore bands in the world, and you want to let everyone know you’re going to slow down a little bit. You’re Toront...
Tim Miller - 18/Oct/2008
Little is known for certain about the current filthiest-named band on the radar. Here are some facts mixed with fiction. Formed in Toronto seven years...
Ian Cohen - 16/Oct/2008
Whether it's their second release or their 60th (no one's even pretending to be sure), Fucked Up's The Chemistry of Common Life is really easy to get ...