Grade: 8.5/10
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Muga - S/T LP
Genre: Hardcore/crust
Origin: Japan
Released: 2004
Website: Muga
Label: Putrid Filth Conspiracy
Uploaded: 25.08.04

Wow, this is a great intro. It feels like a funeral march for a bunch of dead soldiers or something. Then the first real song starts, and yet again a cool intro. But then it sets off - God damn this is powerful hardcore. It feels like a Japanese Tragedy, not kidding. Doesn't sound like a rip-off, but it definitely has mayor similarities. However this is sung in Japanese, which gives it originality, thank heavens for the translations though.
Dark hardcore music with a crust edge! A male vocalist handles most of the raw singing, his voice is really great. But they also use female vocals - Yet again something that differs from other bands like this. I gotta say this is one of the nicest surprises in a long time. I had no expectations, never heard of the band before, so how was I supposed to know that this would grow to be a new favourite?
Dark artwork, powerful melodies, great vocals and strong drumming - Fuck yeah!

Tracklist:
1. Unleash before death
2. Crippled
3. Symbol of ignorance
4. Memory
5. Camouflage
6. Grotesque
7. Resuscitation
8. Kounryusui
9. Spirit of the island
10. Journey to the end