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Alex - Vocals / Bass | Antti - Guitar / Vocals | Tero - Guitar / Vocals | Eppu - Drums

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Idle and the Bear [USA]
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
Part Time Killer is a Finnish punk band and they rock. Out of the four members, three of them (Alex, Antti, and Tero) have been playing music together since the 1990s under the name Flippin Beans. However, in 2007, FB lost their drummer and broke up. However, the band was lucky enough to find new drummer Emil and so Part Time Killer was born. PTK is great- they have politically driven, strong and talented music that I love. They released People. Religion. Death. in March of this year.
The album starts off by startling you with a scary intro- a prediction of the world in 2030. It describes a desolate, melting, destroyed Earth caused by the people. And to be honest, they are probably correct. It talks about war, WMD, cutting down trees, and nuclear engineering. What's even more depressing, they're also probably correct in the fact that even when this happens, the people will still not take the blame for what we're doing to the earth.
It goes straight into "Heartbreaking Music", which is such a great song. You might be thinking "Hey, a Lagwagon cover!" But shut up, because it isn't. It's just the same title. This song is actually about touring- " “Another amazing town, another amazing crowd, another amazing song but no one sings along. And it’s breaking my heart. This is heartbreaking music," is such a great description of what it's like for so many bands. I was immediately pleasantly surprised with the strong velocity in People. Religion. Death. You know, not that Fuck The World was lacking in velocity.
"Saving The World" really shows the skate punk in PTK. Like the entire album, it's fast paced and heavy on gang vocals. It's an awesome combination of the simplicity of punk music, and then complicated awesome melodies. This is the kind of music you really want to knit sweaters to.
... No, that's a total lie guys. You want to kick someone's ass to it. Or hit up the slampiece. You choose.
"15 Minutes of Fame" is catchy as hell. They throw in some 'woah oh's in this track! This album, as I said, is extremely powerful lyric-wise. Tracks like "Freedom Fight?" attack the current war situation going on all over the world, and "Church and State" is self explanatory. "Church and State" has an awesome intro and then picks back up into the driven, powerful theme of the album.
"Anti-Everything" was also on the Fuck the World 7", but this time, it includes Sammi from St. Hood. It sounds so awesome. I love the guitar on it!
"Perfect Crime" is so addictive, it's the one track on the album I CANNOT stop listening to. Everything ties together awesomely and it rocks. The other tracks are "Days of Insanity" (awesome drums) and "War."
Every single track on this album was wonderful. As a first full length, I wish I could say it surprised me, but I wouldn't expect anything less from such a great band.

World's Appreciated Kitsch [Greece]
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
Part Time Killer is a band based in Lahti, Finland and consists of 3/4 members of the punk rock band Flippin' Beans (active from 1996-2007, with releases out by Fullhouse Records).
People.religion.death is their first full length, following their 'Fuck the world' 7" and the 3way split with Jet Market and Burning Fiction, and it was released by the Australian label, Pee Records. The album includes 12 songs of melodic 90s skate punk rock in the vein of Pennywise, Satanic Surfers, H2O, Lagwagon and Millencolin.
Fans of the Fat Wreck / early Epitaph sound know the deal.
Part Time Killer deliver positive vibes via their uplifting, ultra melodic punk rock tunes, fueled with loads of energy and passion. The guitar riffs and the vocal structure are sooo catchy that will definitely make you bang your head and sing-along, no matter if you listen to their record alone in your room a Saturday night or in the metro while heading to work early in Monday morning!
Part Time Killer know how to write punk rock songs that sound fresh and unique, songs that will change your mood and fill your mind with positive thinking.
This is punk rock 2011.
Listen to Part Time Killer.
P.S. I couldn't find better lyrics to describe my feelings while I'm on a show / tour, than the following by Part Time Killer...
'Another night and I'm sleeping on the floor, it's cold and there's no door, 1000 miles from home, feeling so tired after the show. I would like to sleep but we have to go. 1000 miles away from home, 'cause it's time for another amazing town, another amazing crowd, another amazing song but no one sings along and it's breaking my heart. This is heartbreaking music. I live for the music, I breathe for the music, this is my life till the day I'll die. I'm 1000 miles away from home, I'll give you my heart, I'll give you my soul, every single night on this tour...

PEE #47
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
Ok, I say this every time a band like this pops up. Waves of nostalgia take over my rapidly aging ass and bring back memories of the funnest times of my youth. Skate punk once dominated the whole punk/ hardcore scene and was the soundtrack to the surf and sun beer soaked carefree fun of my late teens and early twenties. Fast forward 15 years and a band called Part Time Killer forms from the ashes of Flippin’ Beans and continues to carry the flag proud for fast guitar driven punk rock. PTK ooze the same juice as classic bands of the genre like No Fun At All, Pridebowl, Ten Foot Pole, Satanic Surfers, Bad Religion, Pennywise etc etc. Following on from their 7” ‘Fuck The World’ and 3 way split 7” (with fellow Pee band Burning Fiction and Italian punks Jet Market), People. Religion. Death is their debut full length that is available on cd and also a gatefold version on clear wax for the vinyl junkies. The 12 tracks (inc. ‘Your Life Story’ off the 7”) here pump along pretty flat out beginning to end with a fluent delivery of 90’s influenced skate punk. Yep, Pete’s radar picked up a goody here. I don’t know how he does it so cheap still but you can get yerself a cd or lp for a miniscule 18 bucks delivered. Onya bud. Makes me wish I still had my flexdeck.
Rating: 88
Review by: Macca

ThePunkSite.com [Canada]
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
“1000 miles away from home, and I’ll give you my heart, I’ll give you my soul, every single night on this tour, and it’s time for another amazing town, another amazing crowd, another amazing song, but no one sings along, and it’s breaking my heart,” sings vocalist Alex, voicing the plight of small bands everywhere on “Heartbreaking Music,” the opening track of Part Time Killer’s debut full length, People. Religion. Death. Originating from Lahti, Finland, the energetic four-piece embraces the DIY ethos of 90’s melodic skate punk in the vein of Bad Religion and Pennywise. They celebrate a classic, dying sound with a European twist perfect for those still hung up over Epitaph Records’ turn of the century shift.
Now if Alex’s sloppy, heavily accented voice (think Millencolin) rings a bell, you might remember him from his previous band, Flippin’ Beans (I was ready to make the comparison even before the band bio corrected me). A relic existing the decade they pull their inspiration from, Flippin’ Beans called it a day in 2007 only to update their sound and relaunch with a new drummer a year later under the moniker Part Time Killer. People. Religion. Death. is a natural progression in the band’s long history. If Flippin’ Beans could be faulted for being a little too faithful to that early Millencolin sound, Part Time Killer acknowledges that even classic acts evolve over time.
Inserting hints of 80’s hardcore and rock, the quartet sharpens their teeth and hones their instrumental aggression. “Teenage Tragedy” and “Saving The World” boast a razor sharp intro and reoccurring guitar solos, making every second of the track’s 1:34 run time heavy and distinct. Thick, full bass lines thump rebelliously at the foundation of tracks like “Anti-Everything,” accenting those chorus-enhancing guitar licks. Sami St. Hood (St. Hood) makes a guest appearance on “Story Of Your Life,” highlighting the instrumental inspiration of select tracks with New York City hardcore in the vein of Killing Time. Meshed together under a comforting blanket of classic, bouncy punk rock full of Bad Religion inspired backing woahs and vocal harmonies, and steady No Use For A Name drumming, Part Time Killer infuse a contemporary outlook with classic EpiFat sensibilities.
Lyrically, the four-piece walks on the same path as their source material, sticking thematically close to their album title. Most explicitly, songs like “Perfect Crime” and “Days of Insanity” speak out against religious corruption, and “Church And State” scolds religious groups for shaping government policies and agendas. Other topics include genocide (“War”) and the conscience of war (“Freedom Fight”). While all typical and never overtly profound, the subject matter remains just as relevant today as it did ten or twenty years ago – albeit less original.
Picking up right where Flippin’ Beans left off,Part Time Killer is a new incarnation of a familiar sound. People. Religion. Death. combines just enough of the old with the new to justify the relaunch. With a light peppering of heavy solos and hardcore mechanics, People. Religion. Death. is a safe and satisfying throwback for anyone with an appreciation for hook heavy melody and steady, political street punk.
Rating: 3/5
Review by: Cole Faulkner

!upstarter Punk Reviews [USA]
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
One of the best parts of doing what I do (whatever that is) is getting music from across the globe. Right now I’m listening to People. Religion. Death from Finnish band Part Time Killers, a punk rock quartet from Lahti Finland.
The sound is familiar punk with a hardcore backbone much like H2O with a more melodic core and the charming accented vocals that you only get with someone singing in English with a pronounced accent. As a side note, the Finnish language is one of the most isolated languages in the world with only very loose ties to an old Hungarian dialect. (If any linguists are reading this, I hope I didn’t butcher that. It just came to mind from something I read a while back)
People. Religion. Death kicks out 12 tracks, all of which clock in at under three minutes. I’m a fan of that. In today’s modern age, who has time for longer songs? Not this guy. Of note, I’m never a big fan of pointless guitar solos. The solos on this disc are short, discreet and compliment the tunes. They are an added bonus instead of the pointless wanking that so much guitar work can be.
To sum it up, Part Time Killers = good. People. Religion. Death = good new CD with a fresh coat of paint on a familiar sound.
Review by: Jerry Actually

DyingScene.com [USA]
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
I’m a child of the 90’s and as a result my punk rock roots are, like many others, in the So-Cal, skate punk era that saw the rise of what is now referred to as the Epi-Fat sound. Skate punk in the modern day has fleeting moments of brilliance but it’s somewhat fading…fast. This isn’t to say that there aren’t bands out there doing it and doing it well. Finnish band, Part Time Killer is a perfect example of a band still doing the punk scene proud. The band rose from the ashes of Flippin’ Beans and there have been a constant flow of releases since the band’s inception. A 7 inch, a 3 way split and now a full-length is a release schedule that would put some of their bigger contemporaries to shame.
Their first full length People. Religion. Death. continues down the same road as the band’s previous efforts with more vigour and passion than I thought was ever possible. It’s not that “Fuck The World” was lacking in ferocity, but the full-length definitely takes it to the next level.
Opener, “Heartbreaking Music” is not a Lagwagon cover like most would think but it does give an insight to a band that tours hard, produces music constantly but fails to reap the rewards from a scene that continues to take. “Another amazing town, another amazing crowd, another amazing song but no one sings along. And it’s breaking my heart. This is heartbreaking music,” is a particular stand out lyric if only for the fact that I want to yell it back to them at a show to let them know this is amazing music.
Back to the music. The album is fast-paced from the minute it starts to the second it ends. The album is heavy on gang vocals, evident in “15 Minutes of Fame” and “Teenage Riot” which bust out the whoas in the most appropriate places. The simple three chord guitar ethos of skate punk bands gone by is employed here but with a structured attack that many modern day bands are missing and “Weight of the World” is a prime example of this.
“Anti-Everything” could almost be a lyrical spit against Gen Y but mainly focuses on faith yet it has that melodic hook which will ensure a crowd singing along to every word. “Your Life Story” was included on the “Fuck the World” 7 inch but the album version features Sammi from Finnish hardcore band, St. Hood whose gritty vocals add an unexpected element, anger.
Lyrically the album covers issues plaguing modern day society, as outlined in the album title, it meanders through topics of people, religion and death. Not always glamorous topics but important nonetheless. It’s extremely political in some views without being overly preachy, a shining testament to the song writing ability of the band. “Freedom Fight?” is one that addresses war, an issue which many of us are now so conditioned to that we’re almost blind to it.
The strength in this album is that it never attempts to be something that it’s not. There are no over-the-top, wanky breakdowns, there are no slow numbers; there is not a single song in the album that doesn’t fit with the overall picture of the band. The album is solid, passionate, and furious without being overtly technical. If most bands did simplicity as well as PTK then punk rock would be a better place. Part Time Killer are doing skate punk in 2011 the way it should have always been done…well.
Rating: 4/5
Review by: Brittles

Lights Go Out zine #13 [UK]
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
Skate punk played at a ferocious pace! Hailing from Finland, Part Time Punk hold qualities of Bad Religion mixing it up with the likes of bands like Samiam. The pure speed of which these guys play at cannot fail to impress. I imagine a live show to be a very sweaty affair with kids going mental. “Weight Of The World” seems to even borrow a Bad Religion riff at points, but this is not a carbon copy, Part Time Punk do have their own ID. Just when I think that decent skate punk is a thing of the past this album pops up to reinforce to me just how great this genre is and just how good some bands can be. The recording and mixing on here is totally spot on as well. Part Time Killer need to get over to the UK and play some shows, really impressed with this lot! When I say that this album is fucking ace, I really bloody mean it. Check it out!
Review by: Mr. T

NewsHit
PART TIME KILLER - People. Religion. Death
Formed from the ashes of the now defunct Flippin’ Beans, Pee Records were quick to add Part Time Killer to the label’s ever growing roster of international artists.
Despite their short time together, this Finnish punk-rock four piece have already managed to put out two high quality releases; a three way split album with Burning Fiction and Jet Market, as well as a 7 inch record entitled Fuck the World.
However, as enjoyable as those two releases were, it now seems that they were really only a taste of what was to come.
People. Religion. Death is Part Time Killer’s first full length album, and the result is twenty-seven minutes of energetic and impassioned punk-rock that sounds exactly like it could have been released fifteen years ago during the glorious 1990s heyday of skate punk.
For the most part, Part Time Killer stick to relatively short and simplistic compositions, with most songs building from quick paced verses to highly melodious and memorable choruses. What makes the release so enjoyable to listen to is the fact that the group’s enthusiasm for skate punk literally oozes from their music; “Teenage Riot” may sound exactly like a Bad Religion track, right down to the three part vocal harmonies and six second guitar solo, but the band’s audible passion for the genre makes their songs incredibly infectious. There may be plenty of groups out there who are more technically proficient or more adventurous when structuring their songs, but few are able to match the fervour that Part Time Killer bring to the table.
As far as highlights go, the opening pair of “Heartbreaking Music” and “Saving the World” is hard to top speed-wise. Both gallop at near supersonic levels, propelled largely by the group’s tightly constructed chord riffs. Surprisingly however, Part Time Killer proves with “15 Minutes of Fame,” that they are equally proficient at knocking out mid-paced tunes that sound almost radio-friendly.
It sounds like it could get played on Short. Fast. Loud anyway.
Ultimately though, it is a testament to the group’s song writing talents that People. Religion. Death is an album which is best listened to from start to finish; the songs seem to flow together perfectly, with each contributing to what is overall a very solid collection of tracks.
Pee Records have put out a lot of good releases to the likes of If This is How it Has to Be by Bad Day Down, and With Trends Like These… by Damn the Empire.
People. Religion. Death is no exception.
With their lightning-paced and highly melodious compositions, Part Time Killer is a band not afraid of being derivative if it means that they can make a good record. This is a highly recommended album for fans of punk rock, especially those with a taste for 90s era skate punk.
Review by: Matthew Woodward

ThePunkSite.com [Canada]
BURNING FICTION / JET MARKET / PART TIME KILLER Split CD
Pee Records has made quite a name for itself for a minor independent label based out of Australia. Mostly known for bands featuring an authentic blend of hardcore and punk, the label also houses some notable melodic talent – but these group’s are often overshadowed; or at least until now. In a move that will undoubtedly promote their growing identity, the label has released a three way split featuring the melodic skate-punk styling of long time resident Burning Fiction, and newcomers Jet Market and PartTime Killer. The result is a twelve track disc serving up enough melodic fury to turn the heads of anyone who thought they knew what Pee Records was about.
Burning Fiction kicks things into high gear early on, flashing their metal-guided chords with furious fingers that would make Strung Out proud. Ever since first reviewing their breakout disc, Do Not Touch, the band’s combination of technicality, speed, and backing harmonies made them quick to stand out as my personal favourite on the label’s growing roster. These four tracks make good on their promise, measuring up to their already high standard. Highlights include the layers upon layers of gang sections, escalation, and the extra guitar flare of “In All Our Glory.” The fantastically entertaining bridge in “The Grip” even goes as far as to feature a very non-gimmicky electric violin (making for a pleasantly unexpected Zox comparison).
Burning Fiction’s rock solid skate punk makes for a tough act to follow, but Jet Market clearly meets the challenge. While Burning Fiction centres around technicality, Jet Market lives for speed. These tracks speed along as quick as they come without flying off their rails. The band defines itself with a set of deeper – and certainly sloppier – vocals, and a ton of shouty, gang vocals circa Four Year Strong. “Tonight Tonight” captures the band in their element as they pour their hearts out, speedily dropping lyrics as if racing against the clock. All four tracks hold up well, despite each track feeling decidedly less distinct than those of Burning Fiction.
And then there’s the black sheep of the family, PartTime Killer. Whereas Jet Market and Burning Fiction boasted a tough underlying edge, Part Time Killer kicks up their feet and winds the party down with a stress-free vibe. Sounding as if originating from central Europe (Finland to be exact), the three-piece exists somewhere between the barebones pop punk of Bankrupt and the sloppy slurs of Millencolin’s accented voices. Oddly enough, from a lyrical standpoint Part Time Killer stands tallest of the bunch. They’re not particularly profound, but they’re direct, catchy, and at their heart, insightful. Take “Thank You” for instance. Vocalist Alex Aaltola yelps “Thank you for the pain/Thank you for the chains/Thank you for the wasted years I’ll never be the same” as he jokingly embraces the ride while watching the world crumbling around him. Likewise, the juxtaposed grim lyrics and joyous attitude of “Wake Up” make for a lively affair.
You won’t find much to complain about on this three way split. While I’m still partial to Burning Fiction, each player pulls their weight just fine, standing apart from the last. I hope those who might have already dismissed Pee Records as a hardcore label will take note of this three way split and at least give it a listen – they might just be surprised.
Rating: 4/5
Review by: Cole Faulkner

Lights Go Out zine #13 [UK]
BURNING FICTION / JET MARKET / PART TIME KILLER Split CD
A three way split where each band adds 4 tracks to proceeding. Burning Fiction kick things off with their Aussie melodic punk rock. Lighter in speed then a lot of the stuff on Pee Records, more of a skate or EpiFat feel to their sound. No Use For A Name spring to mind. With vocals that ooze passion, all four of Burning Fiction’s tracks are awesome. Definitely a band I’d like to see over here on these shores. Next up are Jet Market from Finland. They fit in perfectly with Burning Fiction. Again it’s melodic punk rock, mixing up Strung Out (but with less riff action) and Satanic Surfers. Another great band who sit nicely with me for sure. Last up but by no means least are Part Time Killer . Hailing from Italy, this is more of the melodic punk rock and again it’s damn impressive. Very Strung Out in style, gotta love it. Their album is awesome too! A great split, three greats bands and this is well worth your time, so check it out!
Review by: Mr. T

Dying Scene
BURNING FICTION / JET MARKET / PART TIME KILLER Split CD
A split usually involves two bands showcasing a few songs so that fans of one band can be introduced to another. A three way split is pretty rare, at least to me, but I’m all for throwing in an extra band. The three bands on this split are Jet Market (Italy), Part Time Killer (Finland) and Burning Fiction (Australia.) They all contribute four songs each in exactly 35 minutes.
I’m not familiar with the band Burning Fiction but from the first track “Mindhead” they got me intrigued. The skatepunk evidence is all there. The fast beat, the melodic vocals, rhythmic bass and the driving power chords all sound as good as the pop of an ollie. The second track is slower but still good and I finally figured out who these guys sound like. It’s mostly the voice but I hear a resemblance to now expired aggressive metal/skatepunk band Layaway Plan. The next track is at the same pace as the last and again it is good but just not as good as the first. The final track from Burning Fiction is “The Grip” and it starts at the same pace as the last two but 30 seconds in picks up with some finger tapping solo’s and fires into the fast skatepunk sound I’m looking for. All around not bad but I would say they should of stuck to the same strategy as Layaway Plan and played them all fast.
The next band is one I am looking forward to hearing. I am a fan of Jet Market so I have high expectations for their four songs. “The Truck” immediately is recognizable as a Jet Market song and 15 seconds in to it I have goose bumps. Up next is “Tonight, Tonight” and it’s blazing fast and has a familiar sound to it. NO FUCKING WAY! It’s not until the palm muted picking and vocals that I figure out that the title is not just a coincidence to the Smashing Pumpkins song. Rad is all I can say. I love the original and now here is four Italians giving me a skate punk version of the hit song. They finish strong with the last two tracks making it three solid Jet Market tracks just as good as anything else they have done and one awesome cover song.
The last band is one that gave me slight puzzlement. For a few minutes I thought this was the Austrian punk band Renttokill who have a song called Primetime Killer but no, it’s Part Time Killer who I have never heard of until now. After I straighten it out the chorus of the first song is yelling at me to “Wake up.” Part Time Killer has a more straight up classic punk sound than the other two bands but they have infused it in to their own style of melodic skate punk. The four tracks are all fast and all have singable chant along vocals that make you want to rise up and fight against something like the government, rising beer prices, burnt toast or whatever you’re against.
As a whole Jet Market has the strongest tracks on the split but all the bands bring something to the table that is good in their own way. I ‘m glad that there are three different bands on this split, giving me three different styles of fast melodic punk rock to listen to. I might have never heard of Part Time Killer and Burning Fiction if it weren’t for Jet Market.
Rating: 3/5
Review by: Jamie Reinhart

NewsHit
BURNING FICTION / JET MARKET / PART TIME KILLER Split CD
They say that music is a universal language, and South Australia’s Pee Records have proven that yet again with their latest release, a three way international split. Featuring Australia’s Burning Fiction, Italy’s Jet Market and Finland’s Part Time Killer, these three melodic punk bands haven’t let the fact that they come from different corners of the world get in the way of releasing a cohesive and entertaining album together. With each group contributing four tracks to the record, it is the perfect way to get a taste of what each has to offer without having to fork out the cash for three separate CDs.
With any kind of split release, it is inevitable that one artist will stand out from the pack as the strongest. Considering that this is Jet Market’s debut within Australia and that Part Time Killer have only previously released a single 7 inch EP, one would assume that Burning Fiction would have this one in the bag; strangely enough however, the songs offered up by the Perth natives is not quite up to the standard that they had previously established on their full length, Don’t Lose Touch. This is not to say that the band’s tracks are in any way terrible, they are just a bit sub-par compared to what they should have achieved. The only exception to this is the brilliant “1000 Yards”, which features both a violin and a cello sounding off against a killer guitar line in the track’s stunning breakdown.
Next up is Jet Market, whose sound is perhaps best described as a mix of fast paced punk rock with just a touch of hardcore for good measure. Instrumentally and vocally the group is quite tight, and their sound is overall quite pleasing. For the uninitiated (like myself) however, the highlight of the band’s contribution to the split would most definitely have to be their exuberant cover of the Smashing Pumpkins standard, “Tonight, Tonight”. For those fans of punk with a secret and shameful love for 90’s alternative rock, the hyper paced treatment of the famous single (complete with all of Billy Corgan’s guitar melodies intact) is sure to please.
Despite their relative short career so far (at least in comparison to Burning Fiction and Jet Market), it is Part Time Killer who truly dominate the release. Favouring short and sharp compositions over complex song structures, the group’s hardcore influenced brand of skatepunk has reached a new high on this split. Since the release of the band’s debut EP Fuck The World, Part Time Killer have managed to tighten up their vocal melodies and guitar riffs to an even more unyielding point than what was previously evident, resulting in a batch of extremely brisk yet exciting punk rock tunes. In many ways the group resembles Australia’s own Local Resident Failure, and with both band’s set to release full length’s in 2011, the significance of the comparison should not be lost on fans of either.
Over the past year Pee Records have really brought the goods, and they have continued their hot streak with this latest split album. Featuring twelve quality tracks from three independent artists from different countries and backgrounds, this is a record that is sure to please any fan of melodic punk.
Review by: Matthew Woodward

Bombshellzine.com
PART TIME KILLER - Fuck The World
Remember when Guttermouth were still putting out good snotty punk / pop albums like 'Gorgeous'? The Vandals weren't hiding in whatever cave they're in, and fast, catchy punk rock was as common as spots on a cow? This EP is picking up from that era, and it's damn exciting. Limited edition 7" format is what this one comes in, and there probably isn't too many left now, well there doesn't deserve to be anyway, it should be heard, and you should get your hands on a copy quick stix. They come from Finland and they do it better than the yanks do. The title track is enough to kick start any party and 'Kill 'Em All' will ensure no-one leaves. 'Rise Against' sounds like something that would be the end result of Bad Religion and Guttermouth hooking up & springing out a kid. 'Your Life Story' wraps things up in furious fashion. Straight back to track one for another listen. Only a handful made it to Australia, take one of them [Here] for a tenner.
VERDICT : It rules, get your hands on it before it's gone - 9/10
WORDS BY : Bomber

PEE #46
PART TIME KILLER - Fuck The World
Finnish punk quartet Part Time Killer delivers a 7” featuring four tracks clocking in at almost 10 minutes. The PTK boys definitely went quality over quantity here as each song is pretty tops. For the uninitiated, PTK plays a mid-90s melodic punk with lots of harmonies and catchy choruses, in the vein of No Use For A Name, H2O, 88 Fingers Louie and even very early Propagandhi at times. The opening title track is still my pick and gets things moving along nicely, leading into the catchy “Your Life Story”. The more melodic “Kill ‘Em All” finishes with some great gang vocals while closing track “Rise Against” has a great Pennywise feel to it without being a clone. If you grew up with the aforementioned bands like I did, this 7” is worth your cash. Don’t stress if you don’t own a turntable, “Fuck The World” comes with a free download coupon so you can rip your own CD version. Get on it.
Rating: 90
Review By: No Show

NewsHit
PART TIME KILLER - Fuck The World
Over the past couple of years, South Australia’s Pee Records has been steadily establishing itself as a bastion of quality independent music. Specialising in both hardcore and melodic punk rock, the label has made a name for itself by consistently putting out high quality releases from bands like Damn The Empire, Bad Day Down and Driven Fear. What makes Pee Records really stand out from the crowd however is their peculiar ability to sign talented international groups apparently at will that Australian audiences would otherwise not be exposed to. Point in case, Finland’s Part Time Killer; rising from the ashes of the defunct Flippin’ Beans in 2008, Pee Records somehow managed to snap the band up for the release of their debut 7 inch, Fuck The World. With a style comprising equal parts 80’s hardcore and 90’s skatepunk, this is a brief yet promising debut from Part Time Killer that is hopefully a good indicator of things to come from the group.
The EP’s frenetic opening title track rips by in just over a minute and a half, displaying not only the group’s strong Bad Religion and Adolescents style backing harmonies but also Eppu’s dominating drum work. While lyrically simplistic, a catchy melody ensures that the track stays firmly planted in the listeners mind long after the vinyl has finished spinning. Next up is the longer and more complex “Kill ‘Em All”, another lightning paced song that mixes things up instrumentally with some very Lagwagon-esque stopping and starting. Just breaking the three minute mark, the track is the EP’s longest and possibly its centrepiece.
Fuck The World’s B-sides continue to build upon Part Time Killers’ mix of hardcore and melody, most notably on “Your Life Story”. Built around a simple but punishing chordal riff, Eppu’s drumming once again comes to the fore during a well placed mid-track breakdown. The song also features some of the band’s best lyrics and singing, with both gang vocals and multi-part harmonies being deployed throughout. At just over two minutes long, the track is overall a success because it manages to be both interesting and concise.
Showcasing four tracks in ten minutes, Fuck The World whips by quickly but enjoyably. With an upcoming full length from the group promised by Pee Records in early 2011, fans of both skatepunk and melodic hardcore should definitely check out this 7 inch. Strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide, buyers are also provided with a digital download link to make sure that the EP can be listened to everywhere and not just on your grandpa’s broken down record player.
Review by: Matthew Woodward

Dying Scene
PART TIME KILLER - Fuck The World
Hands up. Who else got a little teary back in 2007 when Flippin’ Beans called it day? I have no shame in admitting that I did. Luckily, a drummer named Eppu showed up to remind the members of how awesome it was to be in a punk rock band and Part Time Killer was formed. If like me, it feels like you’ve been waiting forever for the release of their 7 inch, Fuck The World, take solace in the fact that you’re not alone.
While not straying too far from the path that the Beans had already paved, the new release from Part Time Killer stands on its own as one of, if not, the best 7 inch released in 2010. There, I said it. In four short songs, they’ve delivered a shining example of short, fast, tight, take no prisoners punk rock.
The 7 inch has everything. In a minute and half title track Fuck The World’s fast drumming, furious power chords and consistent gang vocals demanding ideas and action to save the planet makes a persuasive case for this EP’s brilliance.
Drummer Eppu, runs the entirety of Your Life Story with mind-blowing stroke rolls. It’s some of the finest and fastest punk drumming you’ll ever hear. Which makes me pose the question, how does someone so skinny make beats so phat? Kill ‘em All is politically charged with oodles of guitar-driven energy to back it up. It’s the slowest track yet maintains enough pace to keep a mosh pit in the rafters. Honestly, slower would be a better description than slowest.
Finally, the release comes to a close with Rise Against. The cut is a complete lyrical attack against both Rise Against and AFI and the scene that surrounds both bands in general. ‘It’ll come from your heart, not what you wear’, is the lyric that sums up the song perfectly.
Limited to only 300 pressings world-wide, any punk would be a fool not to own this. I bought two. Hopefully, the wait for their next release won’t be as long as it was for this one because I have no doubt that the needle is going to wear through this piece of vinyl in a matter of weeks through heavy rotation. The release is available through some of the world’s best independent labels including Toy Bomb and Pee Records. Buy it now, but head on over to their MySpace page while you wait for it to arrive. Seriously. Do it. NOW!