Pain of Mind

On thier first full length Neurosis(comprised of ex-Violent Coercion members) combined the most furious elements of hardcore groups like Amebix, Black Flag and Discharge. Pain Of Mind is a brilliant mix of D-Beat(bands that emulate Discharge), West Coast hardcore punk, with some metallic influences here and there. Even in this primitive incarnation Neurosis' music remained progressive (check out "Reasons To Hide" and "Black") and thrashing ("Progress" , "United Sheep", "Bury Whats Dead"). Excellent beginnings from one of the few original groups that has proven themselves both progressive and consistently entertaining (both live and on cd) over the years.

I'd recommend this to fans of 80's hardcore punk, D-Beat, and maybe even Crossover fans. Keep in mind this is fast, crusty screaming punk music. Not metal by any stretch of the imagination. Crucifix, Nausea, Discharge, Rudimentary Peni are just a few bands to check out if you're liking Pain Of Mind.