‘Bright Lights’ is the latest studio album from genre-smashing hardcore lads TRC. The band have been making waves in the UK underground hardcore scene since 2006 with their savage mix of hardcore riffs, throat splitting vocals and UK hip-hop.
Upon first listen it is difficult to take TRC seriously because the Hip-hop over the crushing riffs often sound comedic. However this is a band where the more you listen, the more you enjoy and their latest offering Bright Lights is no different.
The opening track ‘Define Cocky’ sums this band up perfectly especially if you have ever had the chance to see them live. TRC are a band that knows how good they are and they have every reason to. The lyrics “I’m better than you” are howled at you from singer Anthony Carol while impossibly catchy chugging riffs crash about your ears making it difficult to stay still whilst listening through.
The brilliantly titled H.A.T.E.R.S or ‘Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success’ is a damning tribute to everyone that this band has caused controversy for. “You don't have to like me. You're just mad. 'Cos I tell it like it is. And you tell it like it might be.” Is one of the many genius lyrics aimed right at the heart of anyone who has ever smack talked this band for what they do and after all, that is what hardcore is about, making music about the things that mean the most to you. This song is pretty much TRC’s middle finger to everyone who doesn’t like them which I think, is hilarious.
London’s Greatest Love Story is another extremely poignant song on the album all about cheating and getting cheated on “I’m a love struck liar burnt in the past so I keep her in the dark” is one of the heart felt lyrics shouted forth about why some people cheat. If you are going through a break up put this song on and start smashing things up I guarantee it will make you feel much better.
Go Hard Or Go Home is one for the beat fans because the riffs during this track are manic. The song is essentially one massive break down whereas Crash Landing has a more thrash feel to it with powerful melodic riffs and rapid blast beat drumming.
Bright Lights is an excellent hardcore album and one that shows that TRC are still keeping it real and making music that resonates within people, whether it’s writing lyrics about everyday life problems, going to gigs or the people that hate them you would be hard pressed to not find a song on the album that you can relate to. If you hate hip hop but you like hardcore this album may be a difficult listen however if you can get on with this change of style the album is a stand out offering in today’s hardcore scene, pounding riffs, raw vocals and honest rap, what more do you want?
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