Holy crap, this is a good split. Kylesa's tracks here are just amazing. I'd say it's the best stuff of theirs that I've heard. Track 7 especially is amazing, with a heavy tribal stomp from the drums, great vocals from both singers and some unexpected, but totally awesome melodies on the guitars. Cream Abdul Babar has a much darker tone to these tunes and less of the ska/punk vibe I'd gotten from their previous album. This is definitely worth grabbing for fans of off-the-beaten-path heavy. You won't be disappointed.

The two bands featured on this split CD are as crusty as they come. Up first, the septet with the comical name, Cream Abdul Babar. This interstate project unleashes its four tracks of dastardly dissonance and driving dollops of underivative abrasiveness. Check out the interestingly titled "Cocaine Pinata" for proof that post-hardcore and crust metal go hand in hand. Wipe the sludge away, people, because up next are the equally crusty Kylesa, whose astonishing usage of guitar pedals and state of the art electronics mingle with some good old fashioned ass stomping grooves. Titling its five track offering I-V (very Sesame Street of them), don't be discouraged by the lack of catchy song names, for the sheer power of the music is more than any clever song title could be.