Review
Inclination's "Midwest Straight Edge" EP crashes into the scene like a rogue wave, flooding your senses with five tracks of pure, unfiltered hardcore energy. Dropping in 2019, this EP is a hard-hitting tribute to the straight edge lifestyle, dripping with raw conviction and sobriety-fueled intensity. Each track punches through with aggressive riffs and relentless drums, wrapping gritty lyrics around you like a well-worn leather jacket.
Kicking off with "No Exit," the EP wastes no time setting a high-octane tone. The spitfire track "In With The New" keeps the momentum charging, emphasizing the straight edge philosophy of giving more than you take. "Culture Of Corruption" lashes out with a scathing critique of addiction's destructiveness, painting vivid imagery of its ruinous grip. In "An X Of My Own," there's a rallying cry to forge your path in the straight edge world. The closing anthem, "All I Need," is a ferocious declaration of self-identity and sobriety. The production gleams with precision, making sure every note and lyric *slaps* right in your face. This EP is undoubtedly a powerhouse that should be bumping through the headphones of every hardcore and straight edge devotee. - Raven