N.O.T.A.’s Toy Soldiers EP is a hardcore punk rock album driven similar to Black Flag – Jealous Again. No pop punk here. Overall this N.O.T.A. album is one of the most hard criminally underrated albums punk rock has to offer. N.O.T.A is hardcore punk rock at its best. This Tulsa, Oklahoma rock band never fails to disappoint. However the fidelity in recording is not perfect.
If you are looking for longevity or a full length album, then you are sorely out of luck as this EP is only 9 minutes long. This EP lacks in longevity.
Riot Kids is about not being pushed around anymore. Also it’s about being a kid in the summer. Remember laying on the grass during the summer heat thinking about those mindless dreams you once had? The downtown of your city looks so fine. People are tired of getting pushed around. Tired of getting fucked up. You don’t know who to blame. So far, everyone is tired of bullshit in their way. Now is the time to strike back. Stand up for yourself.
The title track is an upbeat thrash powered but melodic number. The kick drum and snares are what give this song an upbeat thrash powered kick.
Fucked Up has a hardcore punk edge. This song is where things start getting rough for this EP. It’s fucked up there too much strain. Honestly the fidelity in this recording is not the best nor is it perfect. Parts of the lyrics are hard to decipher.
I rate this EP 3/5***!
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