Mystique Face Your Fate LP
Singapore hardcore project’s debut LP that evokes NYHC with a twist of their own. Singing in English and filled with steady cadences and breakdowns, but also picking up the tempo in resemblance to late ’80s classic hardcore. The string section is strong on this one, with great, intricate Arabesque-like riffage. Voices are sufficient, yet lack a bit of aggression and resolution for those with ragged hearing. Great effort, recommended for crucial hardcore lovers.