Buffalo's Violent Way are back at it, slamming out their third full-length (now digital available). Formed in the shitstorm of 2020, these Oi! bruisers have been grinding through the hardcore scene with ties to the NYHC old guard, and after a killer US run with Agnostic Front and Murphy's Law, plus their annual "Oi!'s of Summer" bash, they've dropped A Need For Something More—a raw, anthemic beast that's all catchy choruses, boot-stomping riffs, and no-bullshit attitude. Quality over quantity, as guitarist/vocalist Nick Terlecky put it, and fuck yeah, it shows.
Right out the gate, the title track "A Need For Something More" hits like a pub brawl anthem. "I'll Ask You" keeps the momentum with those hooky leads Terlecky teased, pure street punk fire that recalls the best of the old Oi! revival without sounding dated. "Working Class Reject" is a standout fist-pumper, while "Second Thought" slows it just enough for a mid-tempo crusher.
"My Dearest Friend," is a mid-album breather that's got emotional gut-punch vibes—It's a heartfelt thank-you to an important person who may or may not still be here.
Guest spots amp the energy: "They Said" features Wattie Sharp in a rowdy collab, and "These Days I'll Never Forget" brings in Greg Huff (Bishops Green).
Violent Way nail their sound: tough-as-nails Oi! with hardcore punch. This LP is a reminder why streetpunk's still kicking—grab it, spin it loud, and support the underground.
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