Scraps

Scraps delivers a blistering assault of French hardcore that feels like a physical confrontation. The sound is defined by its sheer velocity and a production style that favors raw, unvarnished impact over any kind of studio polish. It is the sound of a band with no time to waste, delivering political broadsides over a bed of distorted guitars and frantic, driving percussion.

What sets them apart is the specific intersection of European anarcho-punk sensibilities and the hyper-speed influence of Japanese hardcore. The vocals are pushed to the red, often clipping into the mix to create a sense of genuine desperation and urgency. It is music that feels like it was recorded in a single take in a room that was too small to contain the volume.

For those looking to dive in, the early 7-inch releases like Apartheid or the AAARGH! EP offer the purest distillation of their sound. These records are essential artifacts for anyone interested in the global evolution of d-beat and the uncompromising spirit of the 1980s European squat scene.