ACCEPTANCE
Black Lines to Battlefields EP (The Militia Group)
Reviewed by Jason Thornberry

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Heavy metal framework and emotional, "proper" vocals put Acceptance in the position of being groundbreaking -- briefly. While it is uplifting at first, Black Lines becomes a smidge formulaic by the time they reach the two live numbers at the end of this seven-song mini-album, both of which retain the energy of moments like the title track, but with added spectator enthusiasm. This is perfect for fans of the newer Cave In, and those who don't care what their friends think as they rock out to lines about being broken down or peed on by evil ex-girlfriends.

© 2003 - Jason Thornberry