Heavy Times - (2010) ''Dead'' LP

Rotted Tooth Recordings ‎– RTR0000004 

Heavy Times - (2011) Jacker LP

Hozac Records ‎– HZR-095 

 

Heavy Times - (2013) Fix It Alone LP

HoZac Records ‎– HZR-132 

Heavy Times - (2016) Dancer 7''

 Randy Records ‎– 19

Heavy Times - (2012) I'm Single 7''

Man oh man, HEAVY TIMES are on a roll. Creatively, they're in a league of their own right now, tightening their grip on the rawest pop hooks in such a refreshing way, it's dumbfounding, especially on this new 3-track 7" EP, which signifies a distinct lead-off point for their intensely effective evolution. While their caterwauling Jacker LP laid the pressure on thick, combining their other-worldly pop hooks with the brutality and animalistic instinct of blurred punk aggravation, they always conjure an image of a band on the brink of collapse, yet they continue to churn out pop gems this pinpoint precise. Out of all of the crop of currently important bands in the Chicago underworld (and there are quite a few right now), Heavy Times are truly unique, carving out instantly infectious songs that straddle two tiers of guitar interplay that weave their way into your skull immediately, causing a surge of invigoration and leaving an obscure trail of nuances that will leave you thirsting for more.

Heavy Times - (2016) Black Sunglaesses 7''

HZR-180

Heavy Times - (2010) No Plans 7''

Chicago's newest unpredictable pop blasting caps, HEAVY TIMES, seemed to come out of nowhere this year, and with less than a handful of shows (and a few handmade releases) under their belt within months, they were already turning heads. Primarily the vehicle of BO HANSEN, the band has been recording since 2005 in and out of bedrooms, alone or with others, right up to their current, air-tight three-piece lineup which takes the form of a pop-guided wrecking ball that just can do no wrong. The way they straddle the drastic line of duality between their ferocious live incarnation and their heavenly harmonious studio recordings is still keeping us scratching our heads, as well. In the wake of their recent self-released debut album Dead, earlier this year, it was even more apparent how strong the songwriting was becoming, and once you hear how their mind-blowing screaming dual guitar interplay cuts through it all, it's really no surprise that we're excited about what these guys have up their sleeves. They may be running in the dark alleys and gutters now, but with chops this big and hooks this blinding, we won't be able to keep them a Chicago secret for much longer.

Heavy Times - (2010) Sick Listens 2005-2010 CS

Priority Male ‎– 010

Moëvöt - (2013) Best Of CS

Sanity Muffin ‎– s/m #40 Compilation, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition, C80