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Against All Odds

 
Album Review: Against All Odds

  • Artist: Shutdown
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: March 24, 1998
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Hailing from New York city its almost impossible for Shutdown to shed its NY hardcore heritage. And even though they play well and write rhythmic, driving tracks they haven't made their own unique mark on the scene. Singer Mark Scondotto sounds extremely young. His vocals are high pitched and almost adolescent sounding, but the contrast with the heavy music makes an interesting blend. "Network" has Scondotto screaming until he's out of breath. The urgency of his youthful voice adds impact to the rhythm laden breaks between verses. But on the very next track, "Inside Out," he's back to steady, predictable screaming. For a first effort Shutdown shows tremendous talent, even if they are a little too reverent to their predecessors. ~ David Thomas, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
What's to Come Shutdown Shutdown (2:26)
Network Michael Scondotto, Shutdown Shutdown (2:29)
Inside Out Michael Scondotto, Shutdown Shutdown (2:24)
Don't Look Back Shutdown Shutdown (1:56)
Decide Anthony Vrettos, Shutdown Shutdown (1:40)
Wraparound Shutdown, Jerry Farley Shutdown (2:10)
Play It Safe Shutdown Shutdown (:44)
Alone and Now Shutdown Shutdown (2:39)
Face the Facts Tom Sheehan, Shutdown Shutdown (1:23)
Hope Shutdown, Anthony Vrettos Shutdown (1:41)
Transparent Michael Scondotto, Shutdown Shutdown (1:36)
United Anthony Vrettos, Justin Brannan, Shutdown Shutdown (1:48)
Tangible Shutdown Shutdown (3:06)
We Won't Forget Craig Setari, Jay Sin, Shutdown, Vinnie Value, Michael Scondotto Shutdown (14:54)

Credits

Craig Setari (Vocals (Background)), Butch (Vocals (Background)), Taryn Hickey (Photography), Hillary Johnson (Engineer), Jimmy G. Drescher (Producer), Carl Gunhouse (Photography), Mike Scondotto (Vocals (Background)), Mark Scondotto (Vocals), John Zito (Vocals (Background)), Alan Douches (Mastering), Hillary Johnson (Vocals (Background)), Jerry Farley (Vocals (Background)), James McCormack (Vocals (Background)), Todd Hamilton (Vocals (Background)), Taryn Hickey (Vocals (Background)), Jimmy G. Drescher (Vocals (Background)), Freddie Jackson (Vocals (Background)), Tom Sheehan (Vocals (Background)), Hillary Johnson (Mixing), Liz Ip (Assistant Engineer), James McCormack (Drums), Vito (Vocals (Background))
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