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THE REVIEW
If you're looking for typical hardcore songs in the vein of "Too Much Happiness Makes Kids Paranoid" and "Ketchup Suicide," do not buy "Available for Propaganda" at all. A title that is quite descriptive. Certainly a good album, but in my humble opinion, it resembles those young American bands that play a bit of commercial hardcore under their home garage. Linea 77 is not young; they have a solid repertoire of 4 albums. And if "Numb" was the turning point (I’d add commercial), Available for Propaganda wants to appeal but not at any cost.
Between hardcore/metal and crossover, the CD begins with "Fist." A song with a very catchy chorus that goes straight into your brain. "I Thought Everything Was Alright" is, I think, one of the best tracks on the album. With a musically very interesting ending. Track number three. Italian track. "Inno all’Odio" is a very beautiful song with a heartfelt and touching text. Who knows if they'll make it a single to be played in the afternoon on Mtv. "Charon" is short, and that's a shame. "Sleepless" features a good guitar riff. "Evoluzione" needs no comments; who hasn't heard it?! "Lost in A Videogame," as read on the official forum, is quite liked. Personally, it didn't strike me solidly. It gets a bit lost in excessive melodies. "Rotten Mouth & Broken Arms" has something (just something???!) of System of A Down. As does "To Protect and Serve," which is to say the concluding track. "Squeal" goes unnoticed. "ADHD" is an almost punk song against drugs. While "Therapia" is also featured on the official Linea 77 website, and this says a lot about the beauty of the song. In the end, a good album.
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Summary by Bot
Linea 77’s Available For Propaganda is a solid album mixing hardcore, metal, and crossover elements. The review highlights catchy choruses, heartfelt tracks like 'Inno all’Odio,' and moments reminiscent of System of a Down. Though not purely traditional hardcore, the album shows maturity and musical depth.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Linea 77
Linea 77 are a Turin-based Italian band commonly described in these reviews as operating between hardcore/metal crossover and nu-metal, with two vocalists (Emo and Nitto) and a noted rhythm section. Reviewers trace early momentum through albums like Too Much Happiness... Makes Kids Paranoid and Ketchup Suicide, discuss a commercial/mainstream turn around Numb and Available for Propaganda, and debate Horror Vacui’s polished production and collaborations. Later, 10 is presented as a self-correcting return with all-Italian lyrics.16 Reviews
Other reviews
By Michele Marinelli
"Available For Propaganda may be the best CD the band has created so far."
"The choruses are perfect for shouting at the top of your lungs in front of the stage."
By Taurus
"Available For Propaganda is a fairly monolithic album with standout Italian singles that bridge mainstream and alternative scenes."
"Better to listen to one of their albums than other crap that’s heard on the radio."
