Reviewers generally view this release as the band's most "competent" moment.
: The record famously includes a poem by beat-punk poet Earl, titled "What a Day," signaling the band's willingness to push beyond standard hardcore tropes. ⚖️ The Critical Verdict Vatican Commandos - You're Not the Same
If you're looking to own a copy, modern reissues have made this era much more accessible than the rare 1984 originals: Reviewers generally view this release as the band's
By 1984, the band had transitioned from the raw, "muddy" thrash of their 1983 debut Hit Squad for God toward a more technical and deliberate style of hardcore. : Some purists felt the increased production value
: Some purists felt the increased production value traded away the "garage-oriented" grit found on their previous EP, Just a Frisbee .
: Excellent drumming and "relentless riffing" that helped define the mid-80s Connecticut hardcore scene alongside bands like Violent Children .
: This era (featuring Chuck Wheat on vocals and Mike Pollock replacing Moby on guitar) showcased "high production values" compared to their earlier 7-inches.