Today we're going to briefly talk about Grey Area, for no other reason than that I'm listening to Fanbelt Algebra right now. Though they are now defunct, to me they are the band that still does the melodic hardcore/catchy chorus thing the best. Formed by Ernie, formerly of Token Entry and Vinny Value of Warzone/everyoneelseever, Grey Area confirmed the notions that a- you could be catchy, super fast, and simultaneously make people want to mosh; b- you could be lyrically heartfelt while still being very direct and touching on a variety of subjects; and that c- you could be on Victory Records in the late '90s and not be completely awful. One of the first bands I ever put any serious effort into was largely inspired by Grey Area and though it never really came to much of anything, its an idea I'd like to revisit sooner rather than later.

About two years ago they played a series of reunion/goodbye shows, and I caught the one at CBs. Needless to say it was great and they sounded as good as ever, but if you don't believe me just go to the videotape: