This Means Forever

The immediate moment the vocals hit during the intro tune, "Shaken," every die-hard Dischord fan will be contemplating if Guy Picciotto has finally made good on his promise, has had enough of the sound of guitars, and has found solace in the frantic world of breakcore. Right at home with releases by Tigerbeat6 captain Kid 606 and fellow teammates Rip Off Artist and Cex, This Means Forever take cues from the frantic cut-and-paste philosophies and sense of humor the label is known for, but the warmth of the production throughout is what gives Drop the Lime a sense of distinction from his labelmates. Using children's sound effects, circus music, strings, and interludes from cartoon music soundtracks (and everything else that could stir up a child's nightmare), This Means Forever is a soundtrack to a surreal, demented carnival where everything that could possibly go wrong, does. It's brutal and punishing from start to finish, with the only relief found in the interludes. A very impressive debut record, indeed. ~ Rob Theakston|