Soulforce Revolution, 7 Seconds, 1989, :33
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
I've been a fan of 7 Seconds for some years, but only through hearing a song here and there. Never listened to a whole album through. I think the strength of this band is in its short, fast, positive, defiant statements. At just over a half hour, this album feels long by the end. However, the music on this album, a manic jangle-pop-punk with elements of surf, is more melodic than earlier 7 Seconds stuff. Indeed, some of this music would not be called "punk" if you were expecting a typical jangle-pop '90s band like Guadalcanal Diary or the Rembrandts. I was torn on rating this album. I suppose it's three stars if you're expecting a musical punch in the face, but four stars if you're not. Favorite tracks: "Satyagraha," "Tickets To a Better Place."
