YOUTHINASIA are: Jarvis, Banger, Trev & Brandon

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COMPILATIONS:
Pee Approved Vol. 3 (Pee Records)
Pee Approved Vol. 4 (Pee Records)

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
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REVIEWS:
Blunt Mag #103
YOUTHINASIA - Feed The Machine
The opening, titular track on this EP had us thinking "Oh crap-metal-wank-meets-pop-punk-meets-clumsily-played-reggae- this sounds like Pour Habit's latest." Thankfully the rest of Feed The Machine is much better than that. This is follow by a weird violin interlude before an oddly-timey excursion and some more double-timey thrash goodness. This band plays speedy metallic punk (like Strung Out at their best) more than anything else, but with a violin, piano and three guitarists, Youthinasia allow themselves to stretch out more than most. Youthinasia has been around more than a decade, and it's baffling why they aren't better known than they are, because Feed The Machine wipes the floor with most of the technically-inclined, metallic-influenced melodic punk bands that you've heard.
Rating: 4/5
Review by: Brent Balinski

Bombshellzine.com
YOUTHINASIA - Feed The Machine
This Canadian outfit impressed with their last release a couple of years back, now after a bit of a break and shuffle, they are back, bigger and better than before. Three guitarists fatten the sound while addition of piano and violin keep things interesting by mixing up the sound. They start with a base of hard hitting pop-punk driven by solid vocals, then throw all kinds of layers on top throughout the EP. Definitely taking on the best parts of various elements and blending them into one. Pigeonhole them, nope you can't, Sounds like? nope, can't do that either. Can say it's a catchy, memorable listen. Refreshing in sound, a taste of what may come on their future full length. Highlights are 'Feed The Machine', 'Meet Your Maker' and 'There Comes A Time'.

News Hit
YOUTHINASIA - Feed The Machine
Having disappeared off the radar for a number of years, Canada’s Youthinasia are back with a new line-up and a re-tooled sound.
Their latest EP Feed The Machine features seven brand new tracks, all of which showcase the group’s musical progression.
Far from the NOFX and Lagwagon-styled skate punk of their earlier years, this new release shows a musical and melodic depth that the group was previously missing.
Throughout Feed The Machine, Youthinasia play a brand of technical punk rock similar to that employed by other acts like A Wilhelm Scream and Strung Out, although with a much smoother vocal delivery. Fast tempos and intricate guitar leads thrive (they do have three guitarists after all), although it is the group’s dynamic variation that is particularly enjoyable; the EP’s title track in particular segues through a number of sonically contrasting sections, naturally and seamlessly.
Surprisingly, it is the less punk moments on Feed The Machine that really make this record work. Two strategically placed interludes, one near the beginning and one near the end, help add a sense of depth and grandeur to the flow of the EP. Consisting of short instrumental pieces performed on piano and violin, these interludes also play an important role in reinforcing and emphasising the ferocity of the group’s usual punk rock attack.
On the whole, Feed The Machine is an intriguing release from Youthinasia. Not only does it demonstrate the bands strong grasp of the punk genre, but also shows they aren’t afraid to think outside the box and throw something unique and different into the mix. With the promise of a new album sometime in the near future, it will be interesting to see what direction Youthinasia decide to take when adapting their sound to the full-length format
Rating: 7/10
Review by: Matthew Woodward

Punk N Metal
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
Youthinasia are probably the best punk rock band I have heard in a while, (a while meaning a couple of months). If you love your big names such as NOFX, No Use For A Name and even a little bit of Blink 182, then forget them cause Youthinasia are better! Joking, but they have put some great songs in front of me, which match the class of these bands just mentioned. If you are into your punk rock with a sense of humour then this is for you, but if you’re into solemn melodies then this cd is also for you. If you don’t get into the music, you will at least have a smile about the front cover. Overall it is great listen and I reckon you should get a copy fast!
Rating 3½ / 5
Review by Ash

Inside Metal
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
We all hear about bands who have a sense of humour, and that is one of the smartest things to have in the music industry, but Youthinasia not only have a sense of humour but accompanied by meaning, truthful and youthful music. While their name implies exactly that, songs about fictional characters named 'Jimmy Beaner' and the reminiscent 'One More Drink To Down The Drugs' are equalled by the meaningful songs about the current state of the music scene and socially aware 'Crossing Over'.
Forming in '99 the band obviously know the punk rock ropes, although it is sickening to hear Blink 182's sound creep in, even if it is for a couple of seconds.
Originally being released in 2004, the release had been doing so well in Australia, the D.I.Y label, Pee Records decided to re-release the D.I.Y EP, aptly titled E.P, with the [distro] help of Shock Records.
IN SUMMARY: Youthinasia are a catchy punk rock band who play punk rock music like it was intended, with a sense of humour, very little grace and extremely catchy.
Rating: 8.5/10
Review by Sam Humphreys

Bombshell Zine
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
For a flashback down Fat Wreck drive, circa late 90's check out Youthinasia. A bunch of Canadian's that sound like a mix of No Use For A Name, Lagwagon and all those bands that had the trademark Fat sound. It's pop punk, before the definition of pop punk seemed to be changed to suit cornball pop. Fast, melodic, catchy choruses, plenty of singalong parts in the six tracks on offer. A solid vocalist leads the punchy sound the band delivers, tidy guitar work too, check the solo on 'One More Drink To Down The Drugs', i think it's been far too long since someone unleashed a ripper like that one. 'The Solution' is probably the most instantly memorable track, but they all have their high points. Well worth a listen, brings back memories.

Punknetwork
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
It’s pleasing to see there are still some refreshingly real bands out there. This is a mixed bag for me in a way – Youthinasia, in trying something “different” to most modern punk rock, have created a record of the same breed as a lot of punk bands in days gone by. Allow me to explain.
Highly uncomplicated, Youthinasia’s self-titled six-track EP is an intelligent punk rock record. The lyrics are fairly simple, however this means they are direct and easily understood, which is a good thing because this is a singalong record when it all boils down to it. It’s the kind of music you could play at any time, regardless of your mood, and the kind of music that punk rock has seen far too little over the past half decade.
I’m impressed by this CD because the main purpose of music for me personally, is to entertain. I guess this record would fall under the ever-broadening label of “punk”, but there’s a enough variation between each track to keep things interesting.
I won’t dissect each song, but I will say that this EP reminds me distinctly of a cross between Craig’s Brother, Lagwagon (back in the “Hoss” days), and I Against I. The vocals are quite smooth, and just a little nasal at times. After track two, which is the most left field of the lot, the album doesn’t really let up. It’s pacey, energetic and catchy, and well worth picking up.

In The MEANtime
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
I haven't had a punk CD such as this to listen for years, let alone review. Once a huge fan of bands such as No Use For A Name, No Fun At All, Lagwagon, Satanic Surfers, SNFU and many, many others falling under the melodic punk banner, YOUTHINAISA's new EP 'E.P.' is a damn fine example of the music I still have a soft spot for. Out now through great Aussie independent punk label PEE Records; this EP contains six solid tracks from this great Canadian quartet. In a huge melodic style similar to the above mentioned bands, Youthinasia has added awesome melodic punk and hardcore elements of today and produced an outstanding release. Track 1 'Jimmy Beaner' is what you'd expect from a great melodic punk band; beginning with a NOFX-type riff and vocals alone for the first eight bars before drums kick in, it soon launches into some good ol' melodic punk complete with your standard hic-up punk beat and huge contagious punk riff together with awesome vocal harmonies. It breaks down at exactly 1:58 minutes with a heavier solid riff and chanting vocals before again bursting back into what'll be humming in your head for the next ten days! Track 2 'The Solution'; a song about the song itself, is an addictive track that sounds not unlike Guttermouth to a certain extent but a lot more complex in structure with plenty of changes within the 2 and a half minutes. The remainder of the EP is more of the same huge melodic punk riffs, terrific drumming and huge harmonious vocals, although pace differs a little such as with track 3 'Same Song' and 5 'Remember when' being a lot faster in most parts. The best track though is saved for last with 'One More Drink To Down The Drugs'. A much heavier punk riff, still melodic and damn addictive starts the track with driving drumming and huge screams backing Ryan's vocals. Come to the chorus and it's just as melodic and inspiring as every previous track although reeking of more emotion. It is songs such as this that make melodic punk played by Youthinasia and others alike so bloody addictive and memorable… this is what makes a great CD and Youthinasia has done just that.

The Punk Site
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
The first impression a CD gives you comes from the cover. Sometimes the cover pushes you away as you think its boring, cliché, or just plain stupid; then there are others that grab your attention and make you look at it even further. This is incredibly useful if you are a lesser known band like Youthinasia. Their cover for their latest EP, E.P., gives you a very good first impression. Mocking the hit movie E.T. they have a van and trailer flying across a bright moon. Its a classic cover that would grab anyone's attention as they walk by the punk rock aisle in their local CD store.Luckily, you aren't let down at all once you get past the first impression and actually listen to the CD. The 6 song EP is just over 16 minutes and is full of quick, catchy, melodic, punk rock songs. The production isn't silky smooth like a lot of CDs you hear, its a little grungy and do it yourself style, which makes for a nice change in pace. The vocals are catchy, although a little squeaky at times; they are raw and real, not fake and mastered like a lot of bands we see. They poke fun at today's music scene with The Solution and Same Song, tell a story about a woman who escapes a domestic abuse to move on to prosper independently in Crossing Over and talk about growing up with Jimmy Beaner. The music is just like any upcoming band. Quick, tight, and nothing too complex. The songs are always catchy and fun to listen to, its an EP you can listen to over and over again. The best part of the CD comes around a minute thirty in, where they stop singing Jimmy Beaner and Jarvis starts saying "Accept The Fact That One Day You'll Be An Adult, You'll Grow Ugly And Eventually Be Put In The Earth. Some you love will die. Britney Spears won't sleep with you. There's a good possibility your dreams won't fully materialized. We were born equal and born into inequality. What if I brain wash a hundred of you? You'd call it a cult, let's say I brain wash ten million of you, I'd call it a society." All because it is so abrupt, it catches your attention and makes the already great song, even better.Youthinasia's E.P. is a good melodic punk rock album. It reminds you of what small bands are up to, its not overly polished or fake. Its real and raw, and easy to listen to over and over again.

Punk Updates
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
Once and a while I wonder why I'm doing all this, and then a CD like this one drops in my mailbox. Check out the Canadian band YOUTHINASIA, who on May 25th released their sophomore work entitled "E.P.", produced by Justin Koop (Billy Talent, Finger 11, Silverstein). You can listen or download the first track of this EP at audiostreet.net, although personally I prefer the next few songs of the EP. Melodic punkrock still is my favorite thing I guess.

Punk Planet #64
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
Catchy pop-punk with a big, beefy sound, witty writing and lead vocals eerily reminiscent to those of Goldfinger. In fact, YIA sound a lot like Goldfinger did way back in the day. If YIA make it, tracks like "Crossing Over" and "Same Song" will get them there.

Ox Fanzine
YOUTHINASIA - E.P
If you hear YOUTHINASIA, you might think of sunny California. But no, the quartet comes from Canada, but that doesn´t stop them from bringing us some oldschool melody-punk rock. A handful of melodies here. A little touch of ska. More than the same old three chords and a couple of breaks. Kick ass!
Randy Flame