Spill Magazine Review – Outsourced EP (2008)

Posted on Nov 29, 2009 in News | 0 comments

Outsourced EP
The New Enemy

The New Enemy is relatively new to Toronto’s punk scene but they’ve made themselves known by playing lots of shows around town and getting some Canada/U.S. tours under their belts. Throw a pair of EPs and a crap-load of talent into the mix and you’ve got the making for a band on the move. But be forewarned, this is some seriously raw punk rock that won’t be found in the malls.

The New Enemy is the real deal — fast, furious, furious, and aggressive. The Outsourced EP is straight ahead thrashing that makes Rancid sound like dinner music. The EP features five originals, including the blazing “3 Sheets” and the anthem-esque “Black & Blue (Collars).” As a little bonus, there’s also a cover of Kid Dynamite’s “Decontrol.” But the real story of the band’s CD debut is Clint McLean’s voice. With vocal chords stripped bare, McLean spits blood with every word. Don’t get too close to your stereo or you’re liable to get some on yourself. This is raw and passionate; it’s hard-hitting punk, and it’s for fans of the genre or for anybody who just wants to scream.