COPE

The Shock Doctrine COPE MUSIC

London hardcore debutants bring fun to their ferocity

Cope’s debut gets off to a storming start with Life In 3D, which serves an exciting example of the hardcore band’s handy guitarwork, rallying sense of urgency, and fierce, impassioned vocals. This is an album that takes risks, flows well, and houses a ton of memorable tracks. Gold and

I’m Alright, Jack have sticky choruses and hellishly catchy riffs, Damned If We Don’t is full pelt with duelling vocal styles, and quirky closer Influenza gets seriously playful with pace and groove. While Cope are strongly punk in spirit, they have a personality that is very much their own and the whole effort is fun, refreshing, and built to last. ■■■■■■■■■■

FOR FANS OF: Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats, Lock & Key NIK YOUNG