The Grim

01. The Grim - Getting Revenge In 'Merica, 1984 Vinyl 12" 33 ⅓ RPM Mini-Album      Mystic Records - MLP MINI-01 02. The Grim - Face Of Betrayal, 1988 Vinyl LP Album      Alchemy Records, Alchemy Records - CHEM 107, 06-07226 I bought the 2nd album because it was released by the almighty Alchemy Records, whose invincible legacy of Sacrilege BC, Clown Alley, Neurosis, Melvins et al. made subsequent releases mandatory blind buys. Face of Betrayal was indeed another success in the cold crossover department - heavy, dark, catchy with slowed-down Excel or C.O.C.'s Technocracy overtones and without losing that punk edge. Then I tracked down the first LP and was surprised by the rough punk style and sound of a Circle Jerks | Jerry's Kids hybrid. It is a minor US HC classic! And generally speaking, the Grim satisfies fans of Sacred Denial. Old school HC punk crossozer!!! Remove brackets and unzip: [revenge revenge revenge] !ZER The Grim ZER!

The Grim

getting revenge in 'merica, 1984 face of betrayal, 1988 2010! Zer! A heavy new year and a happy zer year to everyone and everything! Zer. As starters for 2010, let's indulge into the mega great records of The Grim (no I don't have the 7", anyone ?). The first 12" (13 minutes long...) is one of these 80s US HC pearls - nardcore branch in excellent snot fashion. Then "face of betrayal" turns metal and sits on your face with plenty of superb groove and awesome guitar solos. There is a touch of the Melvins and Excel in this amazing load of heavy metal. Vinyl rip: getting revenge in 'merica: 1. Walls of Hope 2. Sunday School 3. Old Enough 4. Old Towne Mall 5. No Respect 6. Saipan Death March 7. Parents 8. Suicide face of betrayal: 1. Mannequin Factory 2. Live to Die 3. Bald Chicks in Bondage 4. The Stranger 5. Counterparts 6. Ritual of Gears 7. 93 Days 8. Nothing But Needles 9. Painted Ladies