I first heard this 7 inch many years ago. I remember being instantly captivated by how unique and downright chilling this recording is. To this day I have never heard anything that sounds like it. Come to think of it, I think I refused to return the record to my friend. (Sorry, Dustin. I was just trying to survive.) These four songs are dark and powerful hardcore punk with an otherworldly tinge. Part of the chill-inducing power comes from the amazing female vocals by Whisper. Let me tell you, there is no whispering on this record. The urgency and emotion of her performance is contagious. It is one of those records where you are immediately compelled to grab the lyric sheet, because you just have to find out what these people are so worked up about. The other reason for the record’s strange sound is the guitar. It’s in the way it is tuned and distorted that always gives me goosebumps I think.
Zero Hour dropped this 7 inch EP and then a split LP with a band called Apeface. After that they slipped into obscurity. I love that I get to share this amazing recording with you folks. I honestly can’t overstate how these four songs helped me cope over the years. Phenomenal stuff.
Zero Hour dropped this 7 inch EP and then a split LP with a band called Apeface. After that they slipped into obscurity. I love that I get to share this amazing recording with you folks. I honestly can’t overstate how these four songs helped me cope over the years. Phenomenal stuff.
Year of Release: 1994
Label: Spiral Records
Genre: Hardcore Punk, Crust Punk
Media: Vinyl
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Label: Spiral Records
Genre: Hardcore Punk, Crust Punk
Media: Vinyl
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
Track List:
A1. The Image of Man (3:02)
A2. I'll Never Forget (2:48)
B1. In Shackles of the Human Skin (3:09)
B2. One of the Living (3:41)
A1. The Image of Man (3:02)
A2. I'll Never Forget (2:48)
B1. In Shackles of the Human Skin (3:09)
B2. One of the Living (3:41)
Download: Zero Hour - Zero Hour EP (1994)
Download Size: 33 MB
Download Size: 33 MB
holy shiite. i think i still have this one somewheres. wonder if it's worth anything :)
ReplyDeleteThat's fine, it is yours to do with as you please. I will remind you what the back of the record sleeve says though: "The price of this E.P. should never exceed $3.00. There is no copyright. We recommend making as many copies as you can. If anyone partakes in the overpricing of this vinyl, they are doing it against our will. This system thrives on tainting creativity w/ capitalism, we're asking you not to make us part of that. If anyone sees this vinyl for a 'heavy' price, we fully encourage you to steal it... if you can't steal it, break it. FUCK THIS SYSTEM OF GREED"
ReplyDeleteThanks SR for this one.
ReplyDeleteI was living in San Jose,CA at the time (that's where Apeface were from - good friends) & saw Zero Hour at several show. Great live crust extreme.
Glad you included the warning for øשlqæda. FUCK THIS SYSTEM OF GREED indeed.
@Strange Ranger: I love the statement on the back of the album. That just increased my love for this album a great deal. I finally had the opportunity to listen to it a few hours ago, and immediately listened to it 3 more times. Fuck this system of greed indeed. I believe that this album provides a perfect transition from some of the albums we have been posting in honor of the Middle Eastern and North African revolutionaries, who are uprising against a tyrannical system motivated by greed and power.
ReplyDelete@NØ: Oh man, you saw them live! I am so jealous.
ReplyDelete@Zer0_II: I have done exactly the same thing. It's over so soon, I just want to hear it again.
Agreed, it goes with the revolution theme splendidly. Even the band's name fits.
I saw Zero Hour perform (most during practice) a few times too. I don't remember them playing out a lot...they weren't around that long. Over the years, I've wondered what happened to Ian, Whisper/Deena, and Steven. It's hard to make it in this world if you have tattoos on your face...unless you're on GA or spanging.
ReplyDeleteI half expected to see them here:
http://crustypunks.blogspot.com/