Samiam - Astray (2000) [FLAC] -politux

Samiam shows that a band can stay together for more than ten years, get dropped by a major label, and still put out a great record. Astray, the Berkeley, CA, band's sixth album, is vintage Samiam: staccato guitars that suddenly burst, emotional lyrics, and a tight, indie punk sound. Once again, the band continued to push the boundaries of melodic hardcore with Astray. Highlights include "Super Brava," "Calloused," and "Dull," the last a flowing song long enough to have different movements. A telling line: "I've had a lot of time to think, and I'm so tired of thinking/I know why he put that bullet in his skull/because life can be so dull." While the band's name is borrowed from Dr. Seuss, the music is more sophisticated than children's books, as well as most punk rock.



Format: CD

Label: Hopeless Records

Genre: Rock

Style: Indie, Punk Revival

Quality: FLAC



Tracks:



1. Sunshine

2. Wisconsin

3. Super Brava

4. Mud Hill

5. Paraffin

6. Calloused

7. Mexico

8. Dull

9. Curbside

10. Bird Bath

11. How Long

12. Why Do We