Those who want an instant blast of adrenaline but can't get past the thought of a needle or jumping out of a plane should look no further than Georgia's The Letters Organize. Their full-length debut, "Dead Rhythm Machine", is an intensely energetic salvo of modern punk, hardcore and metal with enough spark to melt an iceberg.

By taking on the caustic fury of groups like Refused, shades of Blood Brothers-reminiscent quirkiness and the rock n' roll swagger of Vaux, The Letters Organize have hit upon a winning formula that incinerates with its immediacy. Twelve of the thirteen tracks included clock in at under three minutes and this sense of speed lends itself to the bands penchant for keeping up a neck-breaking pace. Grating riffs whirl about with brash ambition, the poignant rhythm section carves out considerable depth and scratchy vocals grandstand front and center with manic delight.

While it is true that this is essentially nothing that hasn't been heard or done before. The way the band approach it and the fervent spirit they put into it does make it more than worth your time. No balladry, no macho posturing, just straight ahead metal-infused punk with little mercy or time for relent. Of course this also means that sans a freakout here and there, variation on a track by track basis is a rare occurrence. Plus the album is practically over before you know it. But on the basis of catharsis alone, "Dead Rhythm Machine" is about as alive as they come. Memorable? Not entirely. Invigorating? Hell yes.