Reproach - The Bitter End

Review by Regardt Stander

The Bitter End by Reproach: A Wild Ride Through Punk, Hardcore, and Thrash Chaos Alright, let’s get this straight—The Bitter End by Reproach isn’t just another rock album. Released in 2016, it’s got the grit of punk, the intensity of hardcore, and the speed-fueled madness of thrash all rolled into one chaotic package. And yeah, with labels like Crapoulek Records (or was it Der Crapület? Honestly, there’s so many I lost count) backing them up across France, Japan, the US, and Hungary, you know they’re not messing around. This thing hits hard right from the start, but two tracks stuck out to me like a sore thumb—or maybe more like a bruise that won’t quit throbbing. First up is “Bleed For The Cause.” Whoa, man, this song doesn’t just punch you in the face—it kicks you while you’re down too. It’s got this relentless energy, like someone lit a fire under the band and told ‘em they had five minutes to save the world. The vocals are raw as hell, and the guitar riffs sound like they were forged in some underground bunker where only chaos reigns. You can tell this track means business—it’s angry, loud, and unapologetic, which makes it impossible to forget. Then there’s “Zombie Apocalypse,” because how could I not mention a song with a name like that? This one feels like a mixtape for the end of the world. The drums crash in like buildings collapsing, and the lyrics are packed with enough apocalyptic imagery to make your head spin. What really gets me, though, is the breakdown near the middle—it’s heavy enough to make even the most jaded metalhead nod along. Plus, who doesn’t love a good zombie reference? It’s fun, it’s brutal, and it perfectly captures the vibe of the whole album. Other songs like “Constant Pressure” and “Hopeless” keep the momentum going strong, but honestly, every track here brings something wild to the table. Whether it’s the snarling aggression of “Tsar Bomba” or the pissed-off desperation of “…And For What,” Reproach knows how to keep things interesting without ever letting up. What’s kinda nuts is how global this album feels. With releases spanning four countries and nearly a dozen labels, it’s like The Bitter End has roots everywhere. That might explain why it sounds so damn unhinged—it’s got influences coming at it from all directions. One minute you’re hearing classic American punk vibes, the next it’s got that European thrash edge that’ll leave your ears ringing. So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that punches first and asks questions later, The Bitter End is worth your time. Just don’t expect anything polished or safe—this thing is messy, loud, and gloriously out of control. Honestly, after listening to it on repeat, I’m starting to think Reproach might’ve sold their souls to pull off something this ferocious. Or maybe they just drink way too much coffee. Either way, hats off to ‘em. Oh, and here’s the kicker—I swear my dog started barking every time “Bleed For The Cause” came on. Guess even he couldn’t handle the chaos.

Artist: Reproach
Album: The Bitter End

2014

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Bailing Out
...and For What
Tsar Bomba
Scare Tactics
Dig It
Constant Pressure
Bleed For The Cause
Zombie Apocalypse
Geen Gevaar Voor Volksgezondheid
Hopeless
Kneel Down
From Birth
It Came From Above
Bleed For the Cause
...And For What
Is This It?

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Catalog Numbers

C.F.L.-024
F.U.R. 021, D.B.I.B.R. 006
xxx, 005, CRAP177
Deep Six 145

Labels

Crew For Life Records
Flipped Up Records, Drinkin' Beer In Bandana Records
Crapoulek, Crapoulssac, Kuskus Records, Der Crapület, Crapoulet Records
Deep Six Records

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online anhören
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écouter en ligne
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
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Turquoise Translucent
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Notes

Limited 70 copies
Repress between Crapoulet and Kuskus Records.
Printed innersleeve with lyrics, liner notes and band pictures.
Comes with black and white 11"-insert with lyrics/credits and band fotos.

About Reproach

Thrash influenced Hardcore Punk from Overpelt, Belgium. Tim : guitar Frank : bass Stijn : vocals Davy : drums

Members

Tim Theeuwen
Frank Slenders
Stijn Vanchaze
Davy Nijssen

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Bitter End* by Reproach is like a global punk rock passport. Released in 2016, it got released in four countries—France, Japan, the US, and Hungary—each with its own unique music scene. It’s wild how one record can connect such different cultures through thrash, punk, and hardcore vibes. Oh, and fun twist: there are two tracks named almost the same—"Bleed For The Cause" and "...and For What," but they’re slightly different. Maybe it’s a happy accident or just a sneaky nod to their chaotic energy. Pretty rad, right?

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rub1xcub3

2025-03-13

Almost ever country other than america have the best punk,metal and hardcore scene. America does have plenty of good bands but the other countries are better.