ANOTHER OPPRESSIVE SYSTEM / CROSSING CHAOS split 7"

"Three more powerful crust tracks from CT's A.O.S. displaying their knack for playing the down-tuned Scandi-thrash influenced style that made names for other area greats llike State of Fear, Deformed Conscience, React, etc. Their songs here are superbly heavy and are driven by the relentless machine-gun crack of the snare drum. The male and female vocalist take turns belting out the exceeding angry lyrics with such conviction and gruffness that it's impossible to distinguish betwen the two. Crossing Chaos are from Sweden and have become well-known for playing the sort of traditional Swedish "kang" made famous by early Anti-Cimex, Moderat Likvidation, Mob 47, etc. The first of their two song here displays a more progressive and metal-influenced variation of the style, more in line with the take of later bands such as No Security, Uncurbed, etc. Their second track is more simplified but catchy thrash tune, distinguished by a lengthy guitar lead. Their two songs were taken from recording sessions two years apart, which explains their different sounds and approaches. Both bands offer up some of their best material to date here, although the recording quality tends to be raw around the edges. The cover artwork was done by Marald, which is technically perfect, but lacks some of the energy and emotion of previous works. (Dan) " Profane Existence #47