Abolitionist The Long Slide cassette
Out of the dampness of Oregon comes ABOLITIONIST with a ten-song cassette full of synth-driven, melancholic, post-hardcore-inspired political punk. Between the blasting E-beats, you’ll catch lyrics that tell a story pertaining to a potential future world. The Long Slide is a bit of a concept album in that regard. The Long Slide is also a sonic departure from previous ABOLITIONIST recordings with its electronic-driven rhythms, droning synths, and distorted vocals. “Smoke” has a great post-punk-influenced intro, then rips into a snotty vocal delivery of lyrics critical of accelerationism. There’s a Cold War-era vibe that permeates a lot The Long Slide, as it cites ’80s new wave but without an ounce of respect. I really dig the lightning-fast energy of “Where the Bad Folks Go.” All in all, The Long Slide reminds me of a late night dub session where PROPAGANDHI takes over the turntable with a collection of new wave singles and remixes them into some great punk rock.