Describing my feelings about Selfish Acts has been a bit challenging. They’re a hardcore band out of Buffalo, New York, and they bring the heavy, no doubt about that. From the get-go, their vocals are impressive—powerful and commanding—and the bass has this thick, solid presence that really drives the sound. The drumming, while occasionally a bit sloppy, generally holds up with a punchy, sharp sound that complements the overall heaviness of their music. And the production quality is solid throughout, keeping everything tight and consistent.

However, there’s one aspect of their music that I can’t quite get past: the guitar work. Now, don't get me wrong—the guitar playing is technically proficient, but it relies heavily on what I can only describe as "weedly-weedly" solos. It’s this fast, almost noodly style of playing that feels out of place within the otherwise gritty and hard atmosphere of their sound. What’s more, these guitar lines tend to close out most of their tracks, which, in my opinion, doesn’t quite mesh with the intensity they’re building up.

Another thing that stood out to me is the similarity in song structure. Most of the songs follow a familiar pattern—starting off with that hard, heavy feel, only to shift into these quick, flashy guitar solos that kind of feel like they’ve been shoehorned in. It starts to become predictable, and I found myself wishing for more variation or a shift in dynamics to keep things fresh.

That said, the vocals are a consistent highlight throughout the entire set, getting stronger as the album progresses. The bass stands out too, providing a solid backbone that’s both thick and grounded. The drumming, while occasionally falling into a slightly disjointed rhythm, manages to add a cool snap to the mix.

In the end, Selfish Acts has an interesting approach to hardcore, one that’s full of potential. There’s a raw energy and heavy atmosphere here that could evolve into something really unique, but I think they need to tweak the guitar work and shake up the song structures a bit to fully realize that potential. With some fine-tuning, they could definitely take their sound to the next level.