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This record is a miserable, unlistenable chore that mistakes unfiltered trauma for artistic depth. By stripping away all metaphor, poetry, and musical ambition, Phil Elverum abandons the medium of music entirely, delivering nothing but a monotonous, flatly muttered itinerary of domestic despair over a sterile, skeletal acoustic guitar. It isn't an album; it's a suffocating act of emotional vandalism that forces the listener into a deeply invasive, voyeuristic seat at a stranger's ... read more

Whether you view it as an act of pure, unadulterated internet nihilism or a deeply uncomfortable piece of transgressive audio art, ME&ME’s Playdough Cooked in Tea is an EP that achieves exactly what it sets out to do: it provokes a visceral, unforgettable reaction.
If you are looking for a heartwarming, beautifully mixed acoustic journey, look far away. But if you appreciate art that completely destroys the boundaries of good taste to leave a permanent mark on internet music history, ... read more