"The albums 11 powerful songs keep your ears glued to the speakers. With Fists, The Riot Before prove they're the new breed from a region known for some of the most real and honest punk rock in the country." -- Alternative Press - 4.5 of 5
"it's the strong and consistent songwriting which makes Fists Buried In Pockets such an enjoyable listen, although it doesn't hurt matters that the vocals...are passionate and strong, providing many a sing-along moment...if they continue making music of this quality, there's no reason why The Riot Before can't reach the same heights of success as their more famous peers." -- sputnikmusic.com - 4 of 5
"There's an occasional touch of emo, but not enough to make me vomit." readjunk.com
"Richmond's The Riot Before, an amazing bands who mesh the styles of Hot Water Music, Against Me! and some Latterman. Excellently crafted, I don't think I've heard an album flow from song to song so perfectly since Lifetime's Jersey's Best Dancers, which goes to show how hard these guys worked on this album. Released on a relatively small label called Say-10 (clever), these guys could easily end up on a rather large label in the next few years. I highly recommend this cd for anyone who likes their punk honest, slightly slurred, and not overdistorted. Or, I would recommend it for fans of music in general, this is rather nice on my ears."
Verdict: 9/10--http://howarddeanpowerhour.wordpress.com/
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Just heard the new record for the first time (where the hell have I been, right?), and I gotta say, its epic boys. Keep up the good work and get your asses out to Cali for some shows!
WHOHOOO!! AWESOME SHOW LAST NIGHT!! We LOVED having you guys out to the ZOO BAR!! Come back ANYTIME and grace our stage with your FANTASTIC Show!! xoxoxo Zoo Keeper Kelly www. myspace. com/zoobaratchopperzoo ...off to her day job... :*
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