"This is the first time I've sat down and really listened to this band and what I hear I really like. 'Dismantlement' contains 13 politically charged songs that will have you pogoing around your room as soon as your hear the first number 'Compassion Over Killing'. From then on this album just comes at you like a smack in the face with a baseall bat. Yep this band takes no prisoners and with terrific songs like 'Riot Boys', 'Meat Market', 'Change The World Today' and 'The End Of The War Years' I promise you'll be won over. If only more politically aware bands were this good then maybe this world wouldn't be in such a mess. This is Punk Rock at it's best and not only do you get a superb album you get a top production too. The Fallout Rock - It's as simple as that! 9.5/10"

Street Voice

"From the name, and the artwork used, I was totally expecting some kinda hardcore screamfest, but no, these guys defy convention by shying away from going balls-out manic and infusing more than a dollop of pop. Although they’re considerably looser and they didn’t really sound like them, the catchiness of the tunes and the political bent of their lyrics reminded me of Rebel Truth. Better than expected." (Jimmy Alvarado)

Razorcake

"Socially-conscious lyrics, politically-charged street punk that echoes hints of Stiff Little Fingers. Postive and upbeat. The frontman's vocals will bring divided opinion, but overall the band plays fast, short, guitar-driven, and incredibly-catchy songs. I think fans of Street Dogs might enjoy this."

Distorted Magazine, Sept. 2007

"Very solid release from these Canadian punks! The Fallout play melodic punk rock in the vein of SLF, the Radicts & DOA with some very well written lyrics covering topics like striking workers, animal cruelty & gun control among others. Full of energy & passion, this is a great slab of honest to goodness, no bullshit punk rock & roll. JRM"

Loud Fast Rules

"THE FALLOUT remind me a lot of THE CLASH. They write these great songs that have loads of urgency and are politically motivated. And, although the band doesn't sound like a CLASH knock-off, they do incorporate some CLASH signatures, like the drum rolls in 'Compassion Over Killing,' that remind me of 'Clash City Rockers.'

One of the underlying themes of 'Dismantlement' is the politics of food. The other would be revolution or change. With regard to food, the band writes a great first-hand account of the injustices of agrarian migrant work in 'Leaving Ontario.' It reminds me of 'Grapes Of Wrath' and Woody Guthrie wrapped into one. 'Compassion Over Killing' talks about our complicity in a system that markets the by-products of torture and death. And 'Meat Market' is a song that suggests a change in diet based on the various practices of food production, with a line like "it's time for the whole world to be fed." So true.

As for the revolution side of the theme, 'Peace, Love And Anarchy' lays out the blueprint for revolution. 'Change The World Today' is a personal call to make a difference. And, 'Fighting For The Lost Cause' is about defending the underdog, which is something that SLF expressed on a more recent album. The two themes intersect on a song like 'Bread And Freedom.' But the band also calls for an end to war in 'The End Of The War Years.'

THE FALLOUT have the ability to dream big while pointing out injustices in our backyard. Just like THE CLASH wrote about the poisoning of the Thames River with nuclear effluence in 'London Calling,' THE FALLOUT sing about the escalation of gun violence in various neighbourhoods throughout Toronto, pointing to American emulation. And the band does a flattering tribute tribute to the radio show in 'Radio Fallout.' But, like all FALLOUT songs, the local examples, like a local punk show, become demonstrations for potential solutions like the development of community media. I have to confess that I blush every time I hear the song. Thanks for the recognition.

Overall, I get a very intelligent analysis of the world after listening to THE FALLOUT release. 'Dismantlement' has elements of John Steinbeck and Howard Zinn poured into a punk format. Reasoned, thought-through, level-headed observations of an unbalanced system. It doesn't hurt that THE FALLOUT write catchy and zippy tunes to go along with these observations. Musically they remind me of INFA RIOT meets THE CLASH meets THE JAM with ANGELIC UPSTARTS kind of street smarts. A flawless release." (SP)

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