Raw Power still kick out the fast, aggressive hardcore/thrash with an astonishing level of speed and energy for a band’s pushing four decades. If you’re a fan, this is another great one to add to the stack. Ananas, the band on the flip, appear to be from Japan and kick out two tracks of absolutely raging hardcore punk. One of the better fast bands in recent memory; here’s hoping there’s more to come from this awesome new band. –Mike Frame (P.I.G., pig-records.bandcamp.com)