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THE REVIEW
Linea 77 is one of those Italian rock bands that is gaining appreciation and recognition abroad. T.M.H.M.K.P. is their first album, produced by Milanese Collapse Records, thanks to which they will be signed by Earache Records, experts in extreme metal who work with artists like Deicide and Morbid Angel. The album's sonic tendencies are immediately clear: powerful and aggressive riffs, excellent rhythm section, and Nitto the "fatty's" melodic voice (as someone likes to call him), which contrasts with the aggressive voice of the other singer, Emo. This album, inspired by bands like Korn and Deftones, the godfathers of nu-metal, is most probably the heaviest of the Turin band, which gradually will find its path by lightening the sound and seeking more melodic tones. The most violent song on the entire album is "Touch" (which kicks ass live) although "Meat", the single through which they will create their first video, encapsulates the entire spirit of the album.
However, their debut album, even if not very original, is good, and thanks to this, they manage to win over many fans. Their musical maturation, however, will explode some time later, when Linea releases Ketchup Suicide, which for many represents the band's most beautiful album.
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Linea 77’s debut album, Too Much Happiness Makes Kids Paranoid, introduces their heavy nu-metal sound marked by aggressive riffs and contrasting vocals. Produced by Collapse Records, the album paved the way for their signing with Earache Records. Inspired by Korn and Deftones, this early work is raw and energetic, winning fans despite its lack of originality. Their musical growth would come with later releases.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
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"'Touch' feels like a missile to the teeth, with that initial graceless scream and powerful riffs that leave you stunned."
"'Too Much...' marks the beginning of the most important Italian crossover band, notable in the studio, destructive live."
