Gang Called Speed
| Gang Called Speed | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 24 June 2022 | |||
| Studio | Chameleon | |||
| Length | 13:41 | |||
| Label | Last Ride, Flat Spot | |||
| Speed chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Gang Called Speed | ||||
Gang Called Speed is the debut extended play (EP) by Australian hardcore punk band Speed, released on 24 June 2022. It debuted and peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Charts.
In an interview with NME Jem Siow said "Even though this is our first EP, [we're] sort of approaching it almost like a debut album. That's why it's called Gang Called Speed – this is the identity of the band. This is what we're all about. This is Australian hardcore."[3]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 7/10[4] |
| Metal Noise | 7.5/10[5] |
| New Noise Magazine |   [6] |
Adam Yoe from No Echo called the EP "one of the year's finest records" and called the vocals "the real highwater mark".[7]
Metal Noise said "The six songs on the EP are centered around recognising who you are in this world, taking ownership of that identity and not letting anyone tell you otherwise, a message that hits home like being broadsided by a truck".[5]
Ellis Heasley from Distorted Sound said "the emphasis here seems to be on more bouncy riff parts and slower crushing beatdowns than the more out and out thrashing side of hardcore". Healsey also noted "the focus here is very much on promoting diversity, inclusion and taking ownership of one's identity".[4]
Ryan O'Connor from New Noise Magazine said "The band have brought their own brand of fury to the table with intricate grooves and mosh-ready anthems."[6]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Not That Nice" | 2:42 |
| 2. | "Another Toy" | 1:33 |
| 3. | "Move" | 2:29 |
| 4. | "Big Bite" | 1:58 |
| 5. | "Every Man for Themself" | 1:54 |
| 6. | "Know Your Face" | 3:03 |
| Total length: | 13:41 | |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 5 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Speed address Asian hate crimes on single "Not That Nice", announce new EP". NME. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "News: Speed unleash second single "Move"". Metal Noise. June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Speed: Sydney's bright spark in the flame of Australian hardcore". NME. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "EP REVIEW: Gang Called Speed – Speed". Distorted Sound. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Review: "Gang Called Speed" by Speed". Metal Noise. June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ a b "EP Review Speed Gang Called Speed". New Noise Magazine. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "SPEED, Gang Called Speed". No Echo. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Speed – Gang Called Speed". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 June 2024.