This review ran in the March 2007 issue of Mean Street Magazine.
This Is_Your Pig's Portrait
(Metal Blade/Black Market Activities)
Outside of the melodic metalcore hybrids acts that the New England area is now known for, a newly-discovered string of edgier, abrasive acts are rearing their ugly heads. Basing their entire disc on a socio-political theme, New Hampshire’s The Network created an album that fits well with their interpretation of the world. Following the models of mid-‘90s-era hardcore plus some grindcore and death metal, The_Network does get their points across and never lets up. There’s tons of wild riffing all over the place, along with fast, punk-style drumming. Vocalist Scott White leads the charge with his throaty barking throughout the disc. At odd times, The_Network throws in an acoustic part to the intro of “Prison Letters,” before launching their grind assault. Not for the faint of heart.
Grade: A-
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