Knocked Loose/Damaged Goods

Knocked Loose/Damaged Goods is a collaborative extended play by American hardcore punk bands Knocked Loose and Damaged Goods, released on May 12, 2015, through No Luck Records. The EP features three tracks from each band, showcasing their distinct yet complementary styles within the hardcore scene.^[1]

Knocked Loose/Damaged Goods
EP by Knocked Loose & Damaged Goods
Released	May 12, 2015
Recorded	2015
Label	No Luck Records
Knocked Loose chronology
Pop Culture (2014) Knocked Loose/Damaged Goods (2015) Laugh Tracks (2016)

Background and themes

The split EP was Knocked Loose's second official release, following their debut EP Pop Culture. The tracks on the EP continue the band's aggressive, breakdown-heavy approach, while Damaged Goods contributes a raw, fast-paced hardcore sound. The collaboration helped both bands gain traction in the underground hardcore scene.^[2]

Reception

The EP received mixed reviews, with praise for its raw energy but criticism for its production quality. New Transcendence highlighted Knocked Loose's contribution as "bare-knuckle aggression infinitely more violent than Mayweather and Pacquiao’s recent fight," emphasizing the band's ability to blend traditional hardcore speed with crushing breakdowns.^[1]

Album of the Year noted that while the EP showcased strong songwriting, the production was "bass-heavy and compressed," making the vocals difficult to hear at times. Despite this, the site acknowledged that the raw mix added a unique intensity to Knocked Loose's tracks.^[2]

Track listing

Side A (Damaged Goods)

1. "Purpose of All" – 2:30
2. "Thief" – 3:28
3. "American Skin" – 2:42

Side B (Knocked Loose)

4. "Damned Earth" – 2:41
5. "D.T.A.H." – 2:18
6. "Burnt Toast" – 2:45

Personnel

Knocked Loose

• Vocals – Bryan Garris
• Guitars – Isaac Hale, Nicko Calderon
• Bass – Kevin Otten
• Drums – Kevin Kaine

Damaged Goods' lineup is unknown.