Slave to the Grind (2018) User Reviews

Worth Watching For Non Fans

[god_bless_sketch · 9/10 · 28 February 2019]

Having been unfamiliar with what Grindcore was exactly I went in to this as a blank slate, if you will. I assumed it was something akin to punk rock or metal. I was pleasantly surprised to find out you don't need to know, or even like, grindcore to enjoy this well made documentary. Following a sort of time line formula to begin with you find yourself getting wrapped up in the stories being told. If you like music documentaries, or well made documentaries in general then this is definitely worth watching. Unlike the music it describes the film makers, wisely, chose not to assault the viewer with too many quick cuts and in your face "style". It's well made, and you can tell the director loves his subject matter, but it doesn't becoming cloying or overbearing. It gives the viewer the good, the bad and the ugly and let's you decide for yourself whether this music is worthwhile or a waste of time just like a good documentary should. Very well done and highly recommended.

Needs a part2

[martinjohnston39 · 3/10 · 25 March 2020]

An excellent documentary but a lot of stuff left out grindcore basically started through a fusion of gruff punk vocals ( discharge)and the speeding up of velocity via thrash metal. So the punk diy ethic got pushed aside .what about antisect deviated instinct ,etc. Perhaps I should get of my behind and make one on crust punk ....watch this space.