THE CORRUPTED ONES “Tewha” demo
[Originally published: Issue #6, circa 1989]
THE CORRUPTED ONES is a positive hardcore band from New Jersey with Eric Johnson on drums, Dwayne Beatty on guitar, Doug Bucci on vocals, and Dave Pfeffer on bass. They released a previous demo and have played shows and parties in the tri-state area.
T.C.O. “Tewha”: I first saw these guys when they opened up for UNDERDOG and I was very impressed. Now comes this – the best demo I’ve (Tony) ever heard. The only comparison I could make is to old 7 SECONDS, but more melodic and with more powerful vocals. The backing vocals are tremendous and the sing-along choruses are a blast. These are four fine individual musicians who blend together perfectly – they are extremely tight. Most of the songs deal with personal or positive topics. (They have some straight-edge themes but they seem to avoid preaching.) The production is nice and clean but not too slick – the power is still there. Thirty minutes (15 tracks) of some of the finest music you’ll ever hear. Look for an interview soon!