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For fans of strike anywhere, lovers of melodic hardcore and punk rock, and listeners interested in socially conscious music.
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THE REVIEW

Warning: if you get your hands on this album, you won't listen to anything else for days. Yes, because in 2006, the Richmond band released a true gem of Melodic Hardcore. Melody, speed, and energy mixed together to create a badass record where no track pales next to the others, with melodies that immediately imprint themselves in your mind and never leave, from the first to the last.

"Dead FM" moves quickly, never being boring, involving you in an incredible way. "Dead FM" is a rapid ride from the first track "Sedition" to the last "Ballad Of Bloody Run" that ignites you and leaves a bitter taste after its 31 minutes, the moment when you are forced to say, "This CD has balls, this is Melodic Hardcore damn it!"

The album is also excellent from the perspective of the lyrics, revolving around topics like: anti-fascism, anti-racism, social equality, animal and women's rights, left-wing political protest.

They don’t make bands like this anymore.

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Strike Anywhere's Dead FM is a standout 2006 melodic hardcore album that blends speed, melody, and energy seamlessly. The album captivates listeners from start to finish with memorable melodies and fast-paced tracks. Lyrically, it tackles important social and political issues like anti-fascism, anti-racism, and equality. The review praises the album as a rare and powerful gem in its genre.

Tracklist Lyrics Videos

01   Sedition (02:00)

02   How to Pray (02:25)

03   Prisoner Echoes (02:37)

05   The Promise (02:07)

06   Speak to Our Empty Pockets (02:28)

07   Two Thousand Voices (01:55)

08   Hollywood Cemetery (01:42)

09   Allies (01:45)

10   Gunpowder (02:00)

11   Dead Hours (02:27)

12   Iron Trees (02:05)

13   House Arrest (01:56)

14   Ballad of Bloody Run (03:01)

Strike Anywhere

Strike Anywhere are a Richmond, Virginia melodic hardcore band formed in 1999. Singer Thomas Barnett formed the band after ending his previous project Inquisition. They debuted with the EP Audience of One and the 2001 album Change Is a Sound (Jade Tree). Their lyrics frequently address political themes.
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