Take Offense “Under the Same Shadow” review
Take Offense
Anthony Herrera – Vocals
Ray Mosher – Bass
Ruben Benavides – Guitar
Greg Cerwonka – Guitar
Joe Rodriguez – Drums
*review by Daryl BK
@DarylBK
Had I known 5 years ago that when I moved to San Diego I would have to give up my record label, band and promoting gigs, I most likely would have reconsidered. I was lucky enough to cut my chops in the Pomona and LA hardcore scene and to say culture shock got the best of me in San Diego would be a huge understatement. All I got here was nice weather and metric tons of shitty reggae music. Every once and a while I would be able to see a show or two at Che, but for the most part I had to make the journey back home to see a good show.
My outlook has done a 180 with Take Offense the little band from the border town of Chula Vista. This 5 piece has already made a name for itself with its full length release Tables Will Turn, and played shut notable fests as Black and Blue Bowl. But what I like most is their ability to cultivate a scene in San Diego as well as their throwback style.
Available March 20, 2012
Tracklist:
1. My Sacrifice – 1:02
2. (We All Live) Under the Same Shadow – 1:12
3. Serving My Time – 0:57
4. T.O. Zone – 1:24
Take Offense has decided not to keep everybody waiting too long and released a 4 song EP entitled Under the Same Shadow. This EP pretty much picks up where they left off with their full length, however they were able to engineer the vocals a bit too much. Sonically they remind me of Cro-Mags, vocally kind of a basterdized version of Scott Vogel mixed with Wes Vincil. At times it can get a bit singy, which I prefer it didn’t, their prior album was able to disguise it much better.
Over all this is a strong EP, not as good as Tables Will Turn, but it does its purpose in getting your attention and leaving you wanting more. Creating a prebuilt buzz for anything that is up and coming from Take Offense. The only change I would make is swapping the much better title track Under the Same Shadow to the opening track and moving My Sacrifice somewhere towards the end. At any rate I for one will be patiently awaiting what comes next.
Reaper Records is the responsible party for releasing this EP. Do yourself a favor and pick it up from them. Reaper’s site boasts of many preorder packages featuring different shirt designs and vinyl colors.
Do yourself a favor and catch these guys on Los Tres Delinquentes Tour with my boys in Xibalba and Soul Search at one or more of the dates below.
Mar 01 The Maak San Diego, CA
Mar 02 Aladdin Jr. Pomona, CA
Mar 03 The CYC Fresno, CA
Mar 04 Metro Opera House Oakland, CA
Mar 05 The A Frame Salem, OR
Mar 06 West Seattle Legion Hall Seattle, WA
Mar 07 The AAP House Umatilla, OR
Mar 08 Boise Venue Boise, ID
Mar 09 Salt Lake Four Square Church Salt Lake City, UT
Mar 10 Blast-O-Mat Denver, CO
Mar 12 All Play Des Moines, IA
Mar 13 T.B.A. Chicago, IL
Mar 14 Refuge Skate Shop Dearborn, MI
Mar 15 Siesta Nouveaux Toronto, ON
Mar 16 Underworld Montreal, QC
Mar 17 Anchors Up Haverhill, MA
Mar 18 The Morgan Brooklyn, NY
Mar 19 Dingbatz Clifton, NJ
Mar 20 Redwood Art Space Wilkes-Barre, PA
Mar 21 Bangarangs Covington, KY
Mar 22 Guyandotte VFW Huntington, WV
Mar 23 Chestnut House Louisville, KY
Mar 24 Little Hamilton Collective Nashville, TN
Mar 25 Drunken Unicorn Atlanta, GA
Mar 26 Episodes Tallahassee, FL
Mar 27 Transitions Art Gallery Tampa, FL
Mar 28 The Phoenix Tap Room Jacksonville, FL
Mar 29 Tremont Music Hall Charlotte, NC
Mar 30 United Blood Fest Richmond, VA
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About the Author
Denise Borders 39, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.
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