Downset.net Down but not out

Felix · 09-18-2006, 01:59 AM

Anyone here familiar with Downset. This is one band I want to hear more of. If your not familiar with them, here is a little info:

Blending rap, funk, hardcore punk, heavy metal, and socially aware lyrics, Downset was initially formed in Los Angeles in the late '80s as part of the city's still thriving hardcore scene, but quickly expanded their sound (and changed their name from the more didactic Social Justice). Composed of vocalist Rey Oropeza, guitarists Ares Schwager and Rogelio "Roy" Lozano (the latter of whom has also worked as Cypress Hill's touring guitarist), bassist James Morris, and drummer Chris Lee, Downset perfected their bleak, urban brand of rap/hard rock fusion years before the genre exploded commercially, debuting in 1994 with a self-titled album for Polygram. The follow-up, Do We Speak a Dead Language?, appeared in 1996, but the band was soon frustrated in its efforts to complete a third album due to contractual entanglements resulting from its label's merger with Universal. Downset eventually caught on with Epitaph and issued Check Your People in late 2000. Universal followed four years later.

Thier official website is downset.net, however I believe they are in the process of redoing it. In the meantime you can listen to a few tracks by visiting thier myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/downset

Let me know what you think.

Paul · 09-18-2006, 04:09 AM

Very different stuff.
I do like it though, the rapping is very good, I really like the guitar and drums too. Nice mix there.

09-18-2006, 01:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Felix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8	Downset.net Down but not out Anyone here familiar with Downset. This is one band I want to hear more of. If your not familiar with them, here is a little info: Blending rap, funk, hardcore punk, heavy metal, and socially aware lyrics, Downset was initially formed in Los Angeles in the late '80s as part of the city's still thriving hardcore scene, but quickly expanded their sound (and changed their name from the more didactic Social Justice). Composed of vocalist Rey Oropeza, guitarists Ares Schwager and Rogelio "Roy" Lozano (the latter of whom has also worked as Cypress Hill's touring guitarist), bassist James Morris, and drummer Chris Lee, Downset perfected their bleak, urban brand of rap/hard rock fusion years before the genre exploded commercially, debuting in 1994 with a self-titled album for Polygram. The follow-up, Do We Speak a Dead Language?, appeared in 1996, but the band was soon frustrated in its efforts to complete a third album due to contractual entanglements resulting from its label's merger with Universal. Downset eventually caught on with Epitaph and issued Check Your People in late 2000. Universal followed four years later. Thier official website is downset.net, however I believe they are in the process of redoing it. In the meantime you can listen to a few tracks by visiting thier myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/downset Let me know what you think.

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09-18-2006, 04:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 658	Very different stuff. I do like it though, the rapping is very good, I really like the guitar and drums too. Nice mix there.