Fast Forward Eats the Tape
Belvedere · 2003
40 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk
Razor-sharp guitar riffs collide with frenetic drumming and raw, shouted vocals in a relentless hardcore punk assault.
Why this album works
This album received significant attention for its high-energy sound and lyrical focus on societal themes, earning Belvedere a dedicated fanbase. It was well-received in punk circles and helped solidify their place on the Vans Warped Tour circuit, further influencing the hardcore punk genre in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- concise, energetic listening bursts steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Fast Forward Eats the Tape' is Belvedere's third album, following their 2001 effort 'Between the Lines.' At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Canadian punk scene and expanding their international presence, building on their earlier sound while incorporating more melodic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Terror· Sick of It All
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Subhuman Nature Standout 2:18
- 2 Three’s a Crowd Standout 2:46
- 3 Closed Doors 3:20
- 4 Unplugged 2:27
- 5 Quicksand 2:30
- 6 Two Minutes for Looking So Good 2:43
- 7 All About Perspectives 3:02
- 8 Elementally Regarded 1:21
- 9 Brandy Wine 2:52
- 10 Stain Standout 3:16
- 11 Slaves to the Pavement 2:59
- 12 Early Retirement 1:24
- 13 Popular Inquiries Into Everyday Disasters 3:12
- 14 Bad Decisions 2:30
- 15 Anesthetic 4:08
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