The Other Cheek

by Congress

The Other Cheek cover art

Released on Good Life Recordings, 'The Other Cheek' is a landmark EP from the Belgian H8000 hardcore scene. The record is defined by its fusion of hardcore punk intensity with heavy, metallic riffing and complex song structures that pushed the boundaries of the genre. Its raw production, combined with harsh vocals and cryptic, apocalyptic lyrics concerning themes like straight-edge and animal rights, solidified a darker, more aggressive evolution of metalcore in Europe.

Genres

  • Hardcore

Tracklist

  1. Under Pressure
  2. Choose Confusion
  3. What We Need
  4. Blackened Persistance
  5. Temple Of truth
  6. I Deny - 1993 demo
  7. Prayers - 1993 demo
  8. Conspiracy - 1993 demo
  9. Congress - 1993 demo
  10. Radio Station Diss