Tomorrow Come Today (Ltd Edition With Bonus DVD)
Rage Against the Machine’s demise left a void in the already narrow world of astute, socio-political hard rock. Boysetsfire step into that void by presenting an industrial/punk/hardcore sound built the death-metal-influenced vocals of Nathan Gray and a taught, aggro musicality. That said, surprising melodic interludes appear here and there, as does an instrumental precision worthy ofKing’s X. The unexpected is unforced, while the political lyrics in songs such as "Dying on Principle" ("Corporate sponsors will see to it that the right product kills us") are explosive and inspiring, never insipid or uninformed. A tense energy and controlled, taut vigor permeates every song. "Handful of Redemption" is commercial in aPapa Roach-like manner, while "Release the Dogs" is more reminiscent ofHenry Rollins. In short,Tomorrow Come Todayis an exceptional record from a significant band.--Katherine Turman