Partners in Crime opens up with a sound byte of who knows what (I don't know, maybe something eastern-influenced? Is that PC? Who cares) and melts into metal. I know, I know, since when do things melt into metal? The laws of physics dictate that this is not possible, but the laws of hardcore dictate that it is both possible and good. Partners in Crime is like a good fight, minus the punches. There are insults hurled at invisible hardcore imposters, and In the Crosshairs comes out victorious. Am I expected to care about how new or revolutionary their sound is when it's this enjoyable? This is like Rocky! Follow the formula, give it your all, and come out a winner.
