Review: Carpenter - Law Of The Land

Posted on 4 August 2008 | No Comments

Filed Under: Album Reviews, Americana, Punk

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Roots-rock Americana meets mid 90’s midwest emo somewhere just outside of Vancouver, BC is about how I would describe Carpenter’s Law Of The Land. It’s wicked bit of record that has worked its way into heavy rotation over here at the casa de CYSTSFTS. Flecked with acoustic guitars and the oddly-placed harmonica this is post hardcore of the most earnest variety that isn’t afraid to show its love of John Cougar Mellencamp.

Law Of The Land delivers songs that are both anthemic and personally affecting. Reminds me (more than just a little) of the genre fusions that fellow Canadians Attack In Black perfected on their last release. In other words Carpenter sounds a bit like the illegitimate child of Hot Water Music and The Boss. Gruff and driving but melodic and with enough varied influences that Law Of The Land never sounds tired.

Some people have called this sort of music “farmcore” but it sounds way closer to Texas Is The Reason than it does Toby Keith. Good thing too. I can only hope that these guys will make it to Chicago sometime very very soon. Seriously, pick up a copy of Law Of The Land. You won’t be disappointed.

MP3 | Carpenter – You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down Law Of The Land
MP3 | Carpenter – A Different Life Law Of The Land