SUCH GOLD – “Stand Tall” EP

      I know this has been out for a long while but we fell into the paradox of doing a zine in the Internet age where backlog and space dictates sometimes you can’t get to something for a while; thus we’re reviewing it now.  Such Gold’s debut EP explodes upon punkland with a batch of melodic punk chantalongs that walk the fine line between the hooks of modern pop punk and the loud fast aural throwdowns of hardcore.  What emerges from this are up-tempo personal themed anthems built of a mix of power chord speed, singalong  (okay chant but you get the idea) choruses, and tinges of metalesque guitar lead fills.  Short, powerful, and very influenced by recent punk rock.  This band isn’t reinventing the wheel but readers who are interested in the more current punk may find something here they’ll enjoy.  (BOONE)

(Mightier Than Sword Records)