Album review: Bailer – Disposable Youth

You probably don't immediately think of its hardcore scene when you think of Ireland. However, Bailer could be about to change all of that. Following 2018’s self-titled EP and a string of shows with bands such as Norma Jean, Sick Of It All and The Black Dahlia Murder, the Cork quartet have finally released their debut full length, Disposable Youth.

Occupying a little over 30 minutes of play time, it’s a blink and you’ll miss it type of affair, as Bailer waste absolutely no time in getting right to the point. Intense in brutality from start to finish, there are hidden pockets of melody which complement and add a catchy element to the explosive ferocity on display. Further adding to their meaty blunt force delivery, there are enough neck jarring breakdowns throughout to leave you with whiplash.

Disposable Youth ticks all of the boxes for what you’d expect from a quality hardcore opus, however, it further builds upon this with gritty bass tones and unrelenting high energy vocals that are delivered with unbridled rage and unwavering intent. What makes this album especially unique is that every track was written in a jam room together, with every band member adding parts that they felt fleshed out the songs, allowing what felt creatively right in the moment to take the lead.

It’s incredibly rare these days for albums to be so free in their structure. This raw passion is more than evident as the record progresses, a heavy reminder that sometimes it’s the smallest bands that have the biggest sound.

Verdict: 3/5

For Fans Of: Coilguns, Employed To Serve, Palm Reader

Disposable Youth is released on November 12 via Blood Blast Distribution.

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