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THE REVIEW
"Everyone" against the ZOT? Then let's make it a quickie.
Burn was born and burned. Dad number one is Chaka "Orange 9mm" Malik, and among the other fathers of Burn we find Alan "Quicksand" Cage. And the post-hardcore is well served.
"How many times can you come in a quickie?" "Two" "You're a bullet" "You know how it is, I screw badly"
First: Burn EP, 10 minutes of straight-up HC planes from New York City, with plenty of post twists emerging when Malik isn’t screaming, lyrics that dig, the year is 1990 and not everyone is doing well, and you can feel it, "Out Of Time" tells you, goddamnit.
"uuuuhhhnnnnn" "already?" "I told you baby"
Second: Cleanse Ep. What the hell happened to hardcore? Hell if I know, 11 years have passed since the first EP and it's had time to die, and here we are, all the post rising, blows in full Orange 9mm style, wickedly heavy, there’s even an extra guitarist, a certain Vic DiCara who used to play with Zack De La Rocha, and Malik has a voice that is so pissed off and hot that it's out of this world.
Wait while I clean up, okay, I'm done.
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Summary by Bot
The review explores Burn's two EPs, 'Burn' and 'Cleanse,' highlighting their raw, intense post-hardcore sound rooted in New York’s 1990 hardcore scene. Featuring Chaka Malik's powerful vocals and influences from Orange 9mm, the music blends fury with thoughtful lyrics. The 'Burn' EP delivers straightforward hardcore energy, while the later 'Cleanse' EP showcases a heavier, more evolved sound with extra guitar layers. The reviewer appreciates the band's passionate and gritty style.
Burn
Burn is a New York hardcore band formed in 1989, fronted by Chaka Malik, with early lineup contributions from drummer Alan Cage (later of Quicksand) and guitarist Gavin Van Vlack. The group’s influential self‑titled EP and the heavier Cleanse EP underscore their shift from NYHC ferocity to post‑hardcore heft; guitarist Vic DiCara also featured during their evolution.01 Reviews
