Fuck long-winded reviews. This isn't the place for it. This is a best-of list. Especially with the chaotic violence you'll find below, you'd probably get through five songs quicker than reading a shitty paragraph about them. However, I won't be a total dick and leave you out in the cold. You still get a sum-up gist of the good shits on my list… quick and dirty… just like the songs I love… in 140 characters or less.
10. Rise and Fall – Faith
Crusty D-beat you can shake your ass to. Unrelenting whirlwind of fists and boots in a sweaty basement. The soundtrack for brick wall punching.
9. Narrows – Painted
The closest thing to Botch in existence. Mixing ethereal intelligence with Hulk-smash abrasiveness. Hypnotic and throat-shreddingly lovely.
8. Hivesmasher – Gutter Choir
Holy fuck. No, dude, seriously. One hell of an abusive grind debut. Meticulous attention to violent detail. Ends the repetitive grind trend.
7. Burning Love – Rotten Thing to Say
I hope the Elvis nod is intentional, cuz this messy hardcore fuckin grooves. If you like your chaos sexy, look no further; neck punch swing.
6. Napalm Death – Utilitarian
Grindcore godfathers, pushing the grind-rules envelope while never compromising that heavy rage we've all grown to love. Don't ever quit me.
5. Every Time I Die – Ex-Lives
Finally, the Buffalo boys are back with just the right amount of sleaze and muscle. This is the album that should have followed 'Hot Damn'.
4. Gaza – No Absolutes in Human Suffering
SLC's resident harbingers of apocalyptic cacophony, delivering another slab of relentless punishment via your speakers. Simply delicious.
3. Converge – All We Love We Leave Behind
The one band that keeps getting better with age. Redefining pummeling destruction once again, the craftsmanship of this record is staggering.
2. Pig Destroyer – Book Burner
Grind brilliance in a return to the short song. JR's screams are what dreams are made of. Also, a handful of sick, old school hardcore covers.
1. The Chariot – One Wing
I can't believe I have to convince you again about these guys. They can do no wrong. Just perfect, passionate, chaotic violence… So eat it.
Non-Metal Honorable Mention
Title Fight – Floral Green
Jawbreaker meets Grade? I seriously needed this right now. Thank you kids for making me feel old. Don't stop doing what your doing.
The Menzingers – On the Impossible Path
Good old-fashioned triumphant melodic hardcore, surprisingly not from Minnesota or Gainesville. Simply restores my faith in the genre.
