Hardcore punk has definitely made a recent comeback and I love it. This new record does a fantastic job of combining old school aggression and new school production. Every instrument comes through clear and crisp. TRIH's first record had the energy and emotion, but was lacking in technicality. The band's second album, Howl, covers all the bases quite nicely. The guitars are thick and rich, the bass is blended just right, and the drums are loud and clear. Not to mention the blistering clarity of the singer's screams. Although it is unusual for a hardcore punk record to be produced so well, this album's sharpest point is its structure. Even more unorthodox for the genre, this album flows as if it is one long track. The songs blend together making it difficult to distinguish when a track is starting or ending. The tempos speed up and slow down over and over again. What may sound like a bridge section in a song, may instead be the beginning of the next track. This keeps the listener interested in what is going to happen next. This is a huge improvement on TRIH's first album. Howl is a solid 8/10.
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