This is where it all started. Car Bomb's first official release. After solidifying their lineup, they recorded demos of 3 of the tracks that would eventually make their way to Centralia. From what I can tell, they handed a ton of copies out for free, in addition to selling them online. They also sold mp3s. There are differences in these tracks vs. the album tracks that you can hear in the YouTube link below. I've also included the mp3 review from Jen's Metal Page and a relevant snippet of the bio from their site circa late 2004.
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Bio Snippet:
Despite the fact that both bands had broken out of the traditional molds of metal and hardcore, the need to play heavier and more complex music drove Jon to seek out other musicians. In 2002, he recruited Greg to play in a project that would develop into Car Bomb. Jam sessions commenced and would continue for eighteen months with various lineup changes. Mike and Elliot were eventually added to the group and rounded out the final line up. In early 2004, Car Bomb’s first recording began in the house that Greg and Jon currently occupy. With this recording completed, Car Bomb is focused on getting their music out to as many people as possible.
Jen's Metal Page review:
Their site is pretty cool- There is a little music player up at the top, and you click on it and it will play the songs and just keep looping. It locked up my computer switching to the next song, but it was worth it. Anyway, these guys remind me of heavier System of a Down. The singer mostly reminds me of them. The music is heavy as shit. They describe themselves as a death metal band from NY, sounding like Dillinger and Meshuggah. They kick ass. Musically they are all over the place, they have the NY death mosh beats, and the singer is screaming like crazy. Once the drummer breaks into the double bass, it's pure intensity. Check them out, one of the better bands I have heard all year.Also some insight on recording this CD in this previous post:
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