With current musicians and bands portraying life through love songs, it becomes rare to find a band that is strongly politically influenced and is truly passionate about every word they say at their shows, on their albums, and in their interviews. Verse is a hardcore band from Rhode Island and they’re here to speak their mind about the U.S. government, foreign policies, and the overall status quo of America and the rest of the world. Their latest offering, “From Anger And Rage,” features some of the most vehement and politically charged hardcore punk to come out of the East Coast since their last album, “Rebuild,” hit store shelves across the world.

        “From Anger And Rage” is easily the best work to come from Verse and is just as powerful as “Rebuild,” if not more so. The album is filled with lyrics that showcase problems not just on American soil, but across the world. Verse are just as empowering as they have ever been and ask listeners alike to make a difference and take a stand against what societal norms dictate. Outside of the lyrics of this album, Verse have created an album that doesn’t just feature the same hardcore song structure on every song. Indeed, Verse are more prone to create music similar to traditional and 90’s hardcore, but keep in mind that this isn’t just an album meant to be as brutal as possible. Verse use their finesse and prowess to create an album that is multitalented and groundbreaking in terms of current hardcore punk bands in today’s growing music communities.

        Lyrically, “From Anger And Rage” is an album that makes you think and really showcases passion, integrity, and a band that clearly cares about their own future lives as well as the future lives of every citizen of the world. Musically, this album is not focused on simply providing “sweet” mosh parts, but actually showcases versatility in a usually stagnant hardcore scene. Verse have legitimately created an album that provokes the mind and truly questions authority. “From Anger And Rage” is an empowering full length that hopes to strike the hearts of thousands in order to change the world into a place that isn’t run on money, oil, or greed. If you’re looking for an album that actually intends for its listeners to think about the world around them, “From Anger And Rage” is definitely an album for you. If you’re more conservatively minded, you should still check out the album to gain a different perspective on the world outside of your own.

Rating: 4.5/5