Down To Nothing - Save it for the Birds

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Review by John Fujimagari

Album Review: Save It for the Birds by Down To Nothing Man, Save It for the Birds is one of those albums that just smacks you in the face with raw energy and heart. Released back in 2003 under Thorp Records and Last Anthem, this hardcore punk gem from Virginia doesn’t mess around. With styles bouncing between straight-edge grit, punk rock rebellion, and a dash of new wave flair, it’s got layers like your favorite worn-out hoodie. What sticks out? Let me tell ya—“Who Are You To Say” hits hard. The riffs are sharp enough to cut glass, but it’s the vocals that grab you by the throat. There’s this anger there, sure, but also a kind of desperate honesty that makes you wanna scream along. It’s not just noise; it’s like they’re yelling something you’ve felt but couldn’t put into words. And then there’s “Fire Escape,” which flips the vibe a bit. It’s got this driving beat that feels almost hopeful, even though the lyrics are kinda bleak. I dunno, maybe it’s the way the guitar lines spiral upward—it gives me chills every time. The production? Props to Gary Longest for mastering this beast. It’s tight without losing that DIY edge, like listening to a live show where everyone’s sweating together in some tiny basement venue. You can hear the passion bleeding through each track, no frills attached. Tracklist-wise, yeah, there’s repeats (like “Save It For The Birds” and “Honorable Mention Mr Starky”), but honestly? That just feels like part of the charm. Like when your buddy insists on playing their favorite song twice at a party because damnit, it rules. This album isn’t perfect, and that’s why I love it. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically real. Listening to it now feels like finding an old mixtape stuffed in the back of a drawer—it takes you back to a moment when life was simpler, angrier, and full of possibilities. And here’s the kicker: as much as this record screams early 2000s hardcore punk, it still sounds fresh today. Maybe we haven’t changed all that much after all. Or maybe, just maybe, good music never goes out of style.

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  • FLAC size: 888 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
What Comes Around Goes Around
Pet Peeve
3 Or 4 Years
3 or 4 Years00:44
Outcome
Fire Escape
Save It For The Birds
Choke Louder
The Normal People
One Eighty
Who Are You To Say
What Goes Around Comes Around02:53
Honorable Mention Mr. Starky02:15
Honorable Mention Mr Starky
Who Are You to Say01:58
Save It for the Birds01:09

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Catalog Numbers

  • LAR 02
  • TR28

Labels

  • Last Anthem
  • Thorp Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Record Release
  • Album
  • Green
  • CD

Credits

RoleCredit
Mastered ByGary Longest

Notes

  • Record Release Version limited to 100 copies on yellow vinyl.
  • 400 black
  • 100 green
  • 100 yellow record release

About Down To Nothing

Five piece Richmond, VA based straightedge hardcore punk band.

Name Vars

  • DTN

Members

  • David Wood
  • Alan Long
  • Daniel Spector
  • Ryan Groat
  • Adam Barker
  • Jared Carman
  • Scott Eckert
  • Hunter Jennings
  • Ryan Wall

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Save It for the Birds* by Down To Nothing is a hidden gem in the hardcore punk scene. Released in 2003, it blends raw energy with thought-provoking lyrics. Hardcore and straight-edge fans might recognize the track "Honorable Mention Mr. Starky," which bookends the album. Fun detail: it was mastered by Gary Longest, ensuring every gritty guitar riff and pounding drumbeat hits just right. A true piece of early 2000s US punk history!

Comments

expertelectrician
expertelectrician
2025-03-12
USA's Down to Nothing are a clone of Minor Threat, Agnostic Front and Suicidal Tendencies, as shown by their short 2003 debut, Save It for the Birds.