their other band Bridgeburne R, but Moyal was forced to find a new bass guitarist for both bands. Glayat and Kirkpatrick went on to play in Moments in Grace, while Stewart joined The Sheryl Cro(w) Mags and started Grey Goose. Critical reception As Friends Rust received mostly positive critical acclaim upon release. As Friends Rust's style was described by critics as fast and uptempo emotional hardcore, aggressive and powerful melodic hardcore, emotion-drenched post-hardcore, punkcore, powerhouse punk rock, melodic punk, post-punk, and aggressive rock. The band was often categorized as having Washington D.C. hardcore influences, East Coast straight-edge hardcore influences, and the Gainesville sound. Like in reviews of The Fists of Time, the band was quickly compared to fellow Gainesville melodic hardcore band Hot Water Music. Other comparisons were drawn to Dag Nasty, Gorilla Biscuits, Turning Point, Avail, J Church, Rites of Spring, Naked Raygun, Jawbreaker, 411, Grade, Planes Mistaken for Stars, Fuel, Henry Rollins, as well as to the band members' previous bands Culture, Morning Again, Shai Hulud and Roosevelt. The music on As Friends Rust was noted as lighter and more positive than The Fists of Time, with beautiful, yet crushing harmonies and hooks. Most reviewers noted the music as catchy and powerful; melodic, and with a lot of driving energy. It was also described as aggressive, loud, and fast, while Moyal's vocals were singled out as sentimental, addictive and anthem-like. Reviewers also praised Moyal's strong and intelligent lyrics, describing them as hard hitting, personal, positive, emotional, socially-triggered, and complex yet understandable. Reviewers also praised the innovative use of 8" vinyl for the Doghouse Records release." Track listing Credits are adapted from the EP's liner notes. Personnel Credits are adapted from the EP's liner notes. As Friends Rust Damien Moyal – lead vocals Joseph Simmons – guitar James Glayat – guitar Kaleb Stewart – bass guitar and backing vocals Timothy Kirkpatrick – drums Production Rob McGregor – recording engineer, mixer and producer at Goldentone Studios As Friends Rust – co-mixer and co-producer Damien Moyal – artwork and design Kaleb Stewart – artwork and design (Doghouse Records version) Jason Page – photography, design and layout (Doghouse Records version) Nicholas Forneris – photography (Good Life Recordings version) Vincent Kempeneers – photography (Good Life Recordings version) Release history References External links As Friends Rust at Spotify (streamed copy where licensed) 1999 EPs Albums produced by Rob McGregor Albums with cover art by