BLOWBACK - Press

Drug War

"Four songs that bring back memories of early DOA (at their best) and MDC (circa Smoke Signal period, one that I love) and this little record is just fantastic from start to finish. Great songs, nifty riffage and you can just feel the anger and passion in every song. .... Looking like one of my fave 7"s this year so far." - Profane Existence
"Surprising stuff here. Competent and detailed hardcore with a great recording...I’m hearing Agnostic Front, Dead Kennedys (mostly due to the heavy sarcasm and mocking Southern accents in the song “Bible Belt”), Pennywise and, finally, Voodoo Glowskulls..there’s some definite power here, and the sonic similarities to the aforementioned bands are definitely better off for being built off a hardcore template like the kind that Blowback’s laying down." - Razorcake
"This 7” from Blowback is blistering punk/HC with a melodic twist. The songs here are full on attacks and take on the current society sung in both English and Spanish, blasting through the speakers without a lot of polish. Raw and unapologetic, Blowback’s music is aggressive, aware, and powerful.... I really should have heard this EP sooner." - The Trouble With Normal

Lies

"This sounds a lot like early Black Flag, but an updated version with lyrics about the war in Iraq and Enron…" - Punk Planet
"Some of the things these dudes are upset about are: war, capitalism, G. Dubya, the prison system, kids without parents and the enigma in which we call the United States of America home."[sic] - Impact Press
"Songs like 'Fuck War' and 'Johnson' sound a lot like early Black Flag, only this time the Bush in question is the [P]resident, not the VP." - Skratch Magazine
"…they play lots of political demonstrations, and joined some green anarchy tour. I for one could give two fucks… the singer tries to sound like Jello. " - HeartattaCk
"Sometimes this sounds similar to California hardcore like Black Flag or Circle Jerks and other times it sounds like chanted protest music…… I haven't seen something like this in punk music since Reagan. I wasn't even really there to see that." - Slug and Lettuce

Track III

"Political punk rock with sounds varying from traditional labor songs, super fast rock'n'roll, and hardcore. Lots of revealing quotes from political figures and authors. Their version of 'We Shall Not Be Moved', a traditional labor song, is great! Not bad."
"Politically fueled hardcore that actually delivers more bite than bark. Extreme social commentary on government policy, human rights (or lack of) and class struggle.... Music wise, they are reminiscent to the old school hardcore noise of heavy hitters like MDC and early AGNOSTIC FRONT combined with the brutal assault of current bands like SHUTDOWN and DEATH THREAT. Yeah these guys sound pretty angry and it is evident in their songs. Fast, hard, loud and socially conscious. Everything a good hardcore band should be! "
"Blowback is politically charged and firmly rooted sonically in the harDCore legacy. "
"If these guys really wanted to get their message out, they'd stop wasting time in a second-rate punk band and concentrate their efforts to supporting larger groups who share common goals and the passion for effecting social change.... Sure, you might recruit a few 15-year-old misfits looking for a cause at your next show, but what happens when punk loses its moment in the sun? Oh, wait, that already happened about seven years ago! "

By the way, this might be our favorite review.
"This is the type of hardcore I like - great pace, not needlessly aggressive and lots to say. This is what the hardcore kids should be listening to - never mind all the macho, trendy bullshit - you will actually learn something from this. Something valuable. Fantastic cover, great layout, great quotes - great release. "
"[Franklin], a vocalist with the punk band Blowback, recalls attending a Klan rally dressed as a Ku Klux Klown"
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"They kind of reminded me of a hardcore punk Hootie and the Blowfish except instead of the black guy, they had a hispanic dude with a frohawk. "
"Music wise they play a mix of hardcore and punk, along the lines of early Agnostic Front, and a rougher version of Death Threat. Good hardcore punk with great lyrics."
"...so bad, it transcends any description I could offer. "
"Serious politically inspired music that will have you starting your own revolution."
MESSAGE FROM THE HOMELAND, ISSUE 9
"At once completely serious in their devotion to human rights work and wise enough to take themselves lightly, Blowback is the epitome of a political street punk band."
"This is the type of band that I could imagine having a huge pit at their shows, and some of their shows are probably also ended in riots and broken up by police and tear gas. Along the lines of the Traitors, Black Flag, Anti-Flag and so on, this is punk for you. It doesn't get much better than this. Punk rock is back. Watch your ass."