Snapcase have always stuck out from the "chugga chugga" hardcore bunch on the account that they're actually good. But with "
Steps" showcasing some of their post "Lookingglassself" era on Victory, not only does it represent
Snapcase being more of a live band, but it's also sign that they had an off day when they recorded this in the studio. Not that this EP is bad or anything -
Snapcase get props alone for shelving the lyrical testostrone for more of a personal reflection- it's just that each song from "
Steps" can drag on a little bit; that and it can be difficult to pin point which song was which because they all sound a little similiar.Not their best material, but it still outshines a majority of the butt-metal that's being passed on hardcore. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide