Oh Asado, you dream of being a punk band, but your dream should stay just that – a dream. The backbone of punk is expressing the politics of the band and Asado comes out kicking and screaming. Unfortunately, it will alienate listeners from the message they are struggling to make.

For virgin ears, Asado’s fast pace and defiant message are something to tap your foot to. Those who take a closer listen however, past the screaming and mean guitars, will detect the drums as they return over and over again to the same beat. This constant repetition makes the songs painfully similar and downright boring when I should be jumping around, banging my head.

Published in Volume 63, Number 23 of The Uniter (March 12, 2009)