By: Emma
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Made Violent’s EP debut cover featuring from left to right, Rob Romano, (vocals and guitar) Joe White (vocals and bass) and Justin Acee (drums).
Musicians from around the world usually come up with band names that mean something specific to their band, and that is exactly what Made Violent has done with theirs. From Buffalo, New York, Made Violent’s self-titled EP really describes who they are as a band and showcases their rebellious garage-rock style and rhythm. This five song EP is truly raw rock music at its finest.
Made Violent’s trio includes, Joe White, vocals and bass, Justin Acee, drums, and Rob Romano, vocals and guitar. They really made their first EP with an appetite for head banging, and a thirst for hard rock n’ roll. The EP includes, “Two Tone Hair,” “On My Own,” “Dirty,” “Inside Out” and “Wasted Days,” which all capture their brutal sound with a sharp guitar and powerful drums.
“Two Tone Hair” starts the album with an immediate guitar solo and hard drums, and a creative description of the girl White’s crazy for who has two-toned hair. This song can be equally chaotic and melodic, and really sets the rest of the EP up for its youthful toughness. The next song, “On My Own,” almost blends perfectly to “Two Tone Hair” and sets a theme for their original rhythm. “On My Own” really showcases White’s strong vocals and passion for his lyrics, while an electric guitar creates a memorable rhythm. The third song, “Dirty,” really describes the typical teen boy sex stage of wanting and needing to be with a girl, even one walking down the street, and showcases the talent of drummer Acee especially. It is a crazy, hormonal song with a lot of intensity. “Inside Out,” one of their more popular songs, includes a long, but great riff to complement the “misbehaving” of his lyrics and the band’s punk personality. The final song, “Wasted Days,” is a very catchy and relatable song for having great lyrics like, “talking to myself when no one’s ever listening,” and is almost like a great jam session really.
All in all, Made Violent’s debut EP is definitely worth investing in. It is a great start to what is more to come, and I believe releasing an EP as a debut rather than an album was a smart choice because fans will want more of the little taste the band gave them to begin with. Fans will definitely want more of their pure garage rock sound because it is recognizable yet original, and really makes them who they are. Thank you Made Violent for bringing back and showcasing hard rock; it will be exciting to hear more of your violent tendencies.
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