ANOTHER WAY were: Fitzy, Rob, Ev, Chris & Kieran

RELEASES:

COMPILATIONS:
Revolt (Revolt)
Refused Entry (Screaming Empire Records)
Trial & Error Sampler 2 (Trial & Error)
Action Against Cruelty (Helltrack Records)
Pee Approved Vol. 3 (Pee Records)

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
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REVIEWS:
Give Blood - Issue #1
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
Well, I have to say, before I got this CD from Pee Records, I'd never even heard of Another Way. So here I was, looking at a CD by a band I didn't even know existed. I threw it in my CD player not knowing what to expect and what I got I was pretty damn impressed with: angry hardcore vocals (maybe similar to Outbreak) mixed in with very occasional singing, generally melodic old school hardcore riffing (a lot of melodies mixed in with heavier riffs) and some decently paced songs. Another Way are a Melbourne band that first formed in the year 2000. It seems they released a self titled EP back in 2002 and now this is their latest release, I don't know what is happening with the band these days but as this EP came out in 2004 and I know they've played some shows recently I'd say they'll have new material out soon. As you've probably gathered from my intro, Another Way are a hardcore band. They play old school type hardcore but it's not build for the 'pit like a lot of modern old school bands seem to be, there'd be a few circle pit sections and a couple on breakdowns on this whole EP, not much for 5 full tracks (it's an 8 track EP, but there's a short intro and 2 short instrumentals). The songs are pretty much carried along by melodic riffing mixed in with some heavier riffs backed up by normal hardcore snare beats with Kieran's angry vocals topping it all of. I really like that this band seems to know how to exercise restraint, they've included the clichés of modern hardcore on the record (singing sections and breakdowns) but both are used sparingly allowing them to add to the quality of the EP instead of dragging it down by being repetitive or boring. The lyrics are also pretty damn good, a lot to do with non-conformity and other similar topics (including a song about how TV and celebrities are controlling our lives – complete with talk of the TV week and Big Brother). Lastly, the recording is pretty good too, everything is clear and easy too understand while still being far from polished or overproduced. If you're a fan of melodic hardcore you should dig this EP. Definitely something I dig/would recommend to other people after some good Aussie HC.

HardcoreSounds - Finland
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
"Another Way" has come a long way. In firstly having recorded back in 2001 starting off on a split cd with "Three Chain Break". After recording the split cd they went on to do their debut EP which was self titled in the later months 2002. After doing alot of shows they went into the studio to do another recording in early 2004 between February and March, this time for there realease named "Ridicule".
This album I would say is more talented, than their previous 2 releases, with the boys ageing and having a wider view of influences showing with faster melodic tunes, thrashy guitars and screaming vocals from Kieran. Kieran's voice is amazing as he holds his tone well. Guitars with awesome riffs, double kick and fast drums, whats else could you want?
All I want to say is that this is a good album. More of a choice for the Thrash / Hardcore / Punk fans. Not an incredibly well known band, so if you get the chance to see them live, or able to purchase a CD then do so, cause like all bands, they need your support.
POSTED BY: deadm1ne on 2006-01-25
RATING: 3.5 / 5

Antivantage #4
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
Forceful, driven guitars and bass, powerful vocals, experimental drumming - this EP takes you from screaming hardcore to militaristic melody in a matter of seconds. It's hard to get bored listening to Another Way because their sound is anything but repetitive, each song sounding like three or four different tracks in one. This, by no means, gives them a messy sound, because each song is fused together perfectly. For example, the intermission is a eerie breeze of simple acoutic guitar, and unrestful peace before Another Way launch right into the emphatic 'Liberty'. Meaningful lyrics are slightly lost in the urgent vocals, but I think that only creates another level to Another Way's distinct way of producing music. Pete certainly knows when he's onto a good thing, a truly brilliant debut EP for this band on Pee Records.

BLUNT Magazine - Issue #34
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
Having established themselves on the Melbourne punk and hardcore scene through several years of solid live performance, Another Way finally have the product to take them to the world. Though they've had releases prior to this - their self titled EP and before that the split with the now defunct Threechainbreak - nothing can prepare you for where Another Way are at with Ridicule. Having absorbed more of a metal influence, they've taken a much more ambitious approach to the writing of each of the 8 brutal tracks on offer. Production wise, they've spent their lo budget beautifully, with vocal distortion merely adding to the utter intensity of the occasion. Review by: JW
8 / 10 = Excellent

Parx-e WebZine
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
This is hardcore as hardcore gets, and it's good. It's loud and heavy and fast paced. It has the right mixture of hardcore and metal. It doesn't feel like you have heard it before. The quality of the songs are very good and the artwork is cool. It is good release from these guys and no doubt we will be hearing more.

Noise Theory
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
Another Way are a punk band hailing from the Melbourne underground scene. This dedicated 5-piece have come a long way since the days of jamming metal riffs in their garages circa 2000. With noted influences such as Mindsnare and Mid Youth Crisis, Another Way's brand of punk is tinged with a melodic metal feel that has established them in people's eyes as a mainstay in the Melbourne hardcore scene. In 2002 the band released their debut self titled EP, now two years later Another Way offer up their second EP in the form of 'Ridicule' which saw a release in September through independent Adelaide label Pee Records.
Made up of 5 songs and 3 fillers, 'Ridicule' is chock-a-block full of energetic punk rock that will please the ears of punk fans old and new. '100 Years' strikes you straight away with crusty vocals, fast guitars and speedy drumming. There is an awesome bit in this song where marching drums are ringing out and sound like they have been layered two or three times making for a really crisp solid feel. Listen to it and you'll know what I mean. Another Way's musicial structures stay fairly much in place all the way through the EP so the fillers are probably a really good inclusion to stop the tracks merging into one and possibly becoming boring for some.
Lyrically it is good to see a band actually singing about relevant things that people can in most cases relate to. Ranging from personal to political, Kieran touches on many bases but one that is oh so true is in 'Wastelands' where, from what I gather, he sings about people's willingness to shut them selves off from the outside world and turn on the TV to follow lives of celebrities and watch countless brain-numbing reality shows. I thought the vocals could probably have been produced a little bit better as they have a very muffled sound but after the first track you get used to it and it isn't really a bother.
Having never really heard much of Another Way's material before getting the 'Ridicule' EP, I have found myself with the urge to check out some past efforts. The band have such an energetic style and have captured that on recording in a fairly raw essence which many bands fail to do. If you are a fan of heavy metal-tinged punk rock do yourself a favour and pick up a copy of this EP from an Australian act that has a bright future set out in front of them.
Reviewed by Andrew

Punk N Metal
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
Another Melbourne hardcore band who have managed to bring us the goods. When I saw these guys live a bit back they lacked the intensity but now after a listen of this album they have come to my likes. Their sound is of a punk origin but they are no doubt hardcore. The only disappointment about this cd is at some times the vocals are lost in the guitars and drums but besides that the cd is nuts. Melodic guitar tunes and brutal singing with something new, they are not a rip off band. They have impressed me with this release and I hope they impress you, grab a copy, it's more great Australian hardcore. Ash
4 / 5

Screaming Bloody Mess
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
If you buy even one hardcore record this year, make it "Ridicule" by Another Way. It's been a while since I've heard music which has so energized me. Released by South Australian label Pee Records, it contains 5 tracks of mostly fast, melodic metal-tinged hardcore (along with an introductionand a couple of interludes). When I say melodic and metal-tinged I don't mean it sounds like pop punk or has chug breakdowns - I mean melodic and metal-tinged as in fast, precise dual-guitar melodies and harmonies that stick in your head and make you want to air guitar.
The ep begins with a sample of a man saying "The attack is psychological... powerful. So don't listen. Remember that - do not listen.", which leads directly into the first song, "100 Years". Here we come to another thing about this CD I like - they actually sing about something other than breakups/blood/slitting wrists/suicide etc. - seemingly a rarity for "hardcore" bands these days. "100 Years" seems to have a vaguely anti-imperialist message, which is interestingly reflected in the use of militaristic marching-band sounding rhythms in one section of the song. The second song, "The Difference", picks up the pace a little, before we have a short, dissonant interlude and then go straight into "Liberty", which starts with possibly the best riff I've heard in the past few months. The lyrics of this song appear to be a lament about the reduction of free speech and thought in the wake of The War On Terrorism(tm). The last two tracks, "Evident" and "Wastelands" get quicker still, and I would say are the standout tracks if the earlier ones weren't so good. At times the vocals take on the extremely desperate high-pitched screamy sound of some of the more recent Converge stuff, but generally they are a lot deeper and it adds just that much extra energy and feeling when they do go that bit higher.
I really can't say enough good things about this record. Another Way are a band that are often overlooked by Melbourne's various scenes - not cool enough for either the mosh metal or DIY punk scenes, but in different ways - , but hopefully enough people will pick this CD up and be as floored by it as I am - it would certainly be a crime to have an absolute gem like this go by under the radar.
Review by: Pete

Inside Metal
ANOTHER WAY - Ridicule
The anticipation (for me) was huge around this release, this band being from Melbourne where I currently reside, I couldn't wait to hear what this 8 track EP would bring. And this release is all I expected plus more. I didn't expect this band to bring out a fresh and original-sounding release, in many ways Another Way have risen the bar in Australian hardcore.
Playing fast hardcore with tiny traces of punk, huge lead guitars some pretty big breakdowns and plenty of melody to compliment the brutality, Another Way are ready to take over the country with this release, they definitely have the music potion to do it with. Their lyrics are meaningful and insightful which makes the listener actually want to read and think about the words, even having a song about reality television (Wastelands) that shoots off at Big Brother. If you want to keep up to date with Australian heavy music get this CD.
IN SUMMARY: Another highly original release from Pee Records! Sam.
8½ / 10