“You can’t think when your mind is closed,” shouts Al B. Damned over the careening, locomotive opening track to No Class. “That’s why I’m all opposed.” Bullet-train pace and demo-like production means you’d be forgiven for thinking this Austin DIY quintet is the second coming of Minor Threat. Then they downshift to still-speedy but less-hardcore tempii for the remaining 13 tracks. “Gun to My Head” and “Friendzone” demonstrate an interest in the sing-along side of Dischord Records, perhaps more Dag Nasty and/or Government Issue.

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This article appears in April 13 • 2018.

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Tim Stegall contributed to The Austin Chronicle 1991-1995, and was a staff writer 1995-1997. He returned as a contributor in 2013. He has also freelanced for publications ranging from Flipside to Alternative Press to Guitar World. He plays punk rock guitar and sings in the Hormones.