Massachusetts has been a hot bed for hardcore for a long time, but not all the bands get picked up on or get on the annual touring circuit right away. Street Sweeper has been playing their brand of heavy hardcore since 2007, but they just recently had a 7" EP released through Shoe City Records. You can read more about the band from this interview done by Some Will Never Know Webzine. As for the record itself, it's pretty solid NY-styled hardcore with good breaks and some nods to late-80's crossover. At times, I felt like the recording sounded rushed. Some parts could have been tighter, but it's not going to ruin this record. I've never seen them, but they sound like they would have a good live show. It's a solid first release, but I want to hear what they can do when they take their time in the studio. I did like the intro, Neighborhood Stomp, and the A-side of this record more than the flipside, but the bass break toward the end of Ten of Truths: Excellent. @BadMoodMorgado of WrongSide/Dumptruck lent his hand for the record's artwork which I am a fan of, but I think they should've kept the letters used on this shirt. Overall, it's worth picking up if you need some new music for the gym.
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