Vatican Commandos - You're Not The Same ✪ [ SAFE ]

By 1984, the band had transitioned from the raw, "muddy" thrash of their 1983 debut Hit Squad for God toward a more technical and deliberate style of hardcore.

Reviewers generally view this release as the band's most "competent" moment. Vatican Commandos - You're Not the Same

If you're looking to own a copy, modern reissues have made this era much more accessible than the rare 1984 originals: By 1984, the band had transitioned from the

: Excellent drumming and "relentless riffing" that helped define the mid-80s Connecticut hardcore scene alongside bands like Violent Children . : "Same Old Day" and the two-part title

: "Same Old Day" and the two-part title track "Point Me to the End" stand out for their "blistering" pace and focus.

: Some purists felt the increased production value traded away the "garage-oriented" grit found on their previous EP, Just a Frisbee .