Punk rock music is experiencing a resurgence in both popularity and like ability. Punk music has an intense sound right off the bat, from the opening chord this musical style is driven by drums and heavy guitar solos, it’s not easy listening. Punk has the ability to embody a variety of emotions that fans are feeling. From hate to happiness, punk music is a way to fully express that intense rang of emotions. Harmful if Swallowed has tapped into that energy, where intense guitar rifts translate into sweet emotion.
Harmful if Swallowed is a loud, forceful and rock driven punk band that hails from Los Angeles, California. Harmful if Swallowed is out to prove that homegrown punk rock is not a dying genre, it is in fact, growing. Harmful if Swallowed has high energy in their live performances and is connecting with a wide range of fans. Following successful shows, a first album and time on the road, Harmful if Swallowed has released their latest album, Allergy.
Allergy has similar sounds to that of punk/rock bands in the 1990s. The vocal performance that is delivered by Greg Martin is the centerpiece of the album and helps to drive each track forward. Martin and his band mates are in synch every step of the way for this album and Allergy feels like a complete story.
Stand out tracks on the album include, “Far From Here,” “Lindsay” and “Recession.”