THE WARPING

On this album, the tracks move with sudden shifts and unpredictable turns, keeping the listener attentive and constantly intrigued. Although, certain motifs appear ephemeral, fading almost as soon as they arrive and leaving the track for another one. Whereas, layering conveys a subtle viscosity, that adds personality to each moment. While, occasional bursts create a quivering texture side by side with underlying patterns, which ripple gradually with its undulation, weaving a ... read more

KOMACHI

The album moves with a quiet and soothing atmosphere beneath its abstract texturing, as the album lets ideas unfold naturally, without any forceful choices. However, its severe leaning on repetition, usually leads to a dead end of the tunnel, as ideas increasingly start to copy one another, eventually turning the album into noise without impact. To its credit, a required patience gives the music a sense of depth and harmony. Although, the pacing and constistency can often be too ... read more

BEST URBAN TECHNICAL NOISES.

The record doesn’t sit still for long, jumping between jagged ideas and rigid patterns that feel both controlled and unstable. It leans into repetition, not as comfort but as pressure, letting small variations slowly reshape the tracks as they unfold. That push and pull gives the album its edge, though some sections feel underdeveloped, ending before they fully land. Still, the consistency holds, and the focus never slips for too long. It’s an engaging ... read more

THE WILD

On this album, songs lean on a steady, restless push, with guitars and drums keeping everything moving at a similar pace. The band sticks to simple structures, building tracks from repeating patterns that feel immediate at first. It works in short bursts, where the melodies land and the arrangements feel tight, but the approach starts to wear thin. As too many songs follow the same formula, blurring together and losing their impact, while, the emotional peaks constantly stay on the ... read more

TAKE AS NEEDED FOR PAIN

Grime seeps through every corner of the record, the guitars circling blunt, weary riffs while the rhythm section keeps a heavy but unhurried pulse beneath them. The band rarely pushes for dramatic shifts, instead letting the songs settle into their own stubborn patterns, where repetition gradually thickens the mood. That approach gives the album a distinctive pull, though it occasionally works against the pacing, with certain stretches lingering longer than they need ... read more

HÖRSE OF THE DÖG

The record leans into a grimy swagger, filling the songs with rattling riffs, punchy rhythms, and a sleazy rockabilly pulse. The band works with a sharp instinct for tension, letting the guitars grind while the drums keep everything tightly framed. At its best, the album thrives on that feral attitude, turning simple structures into something lively and volatile. Still, the formula shows its seams at times, as a few tracks blur together, and the constant snarl dulls ... read more

PRAY FOR ME I DON'T FIT IN

Tracks shift unpredictably, moving through grooves and fragments that refuse to settle. The band moves with tense precision, layering rhythms and melodies that almost threaten to unravel. Some tracks drag, and a few horn lines feel repetitive, though the interplay between instruments often keeps things interesting. The vocals add color and lift without dominating, occasionally drifting from the rhythm but still complementing the chaos. The record pulses with ... read more

1暴2暴3暴4暴5暴6暴、東洋のテクノ。

Scattered guitars, fractured rhythms, and bursts of noise are the roots of the album, without which, the record loses its untamed sound and ferocious character. On the background behind their chaos, the band’s technical skill is clear, as the layers of instrumentals interlock seamlessly, though the songs often play with fire, by threatening to collapse. The energy snaps into abrupt stops and dissonant spirals that often transition into ... read more

BELLYBUTTON

The album glides with a polished surface, filled with bright, precise instrumentation that flirts with charm, but hardly ever lands. Beneath its clean veneer, the band struggles to make the songs cohere, each part moving fast but in different directions instead of locking into anything that resembles a push in a forward trajectory. Across the record’s 39 minutes, melodies float aimlessly, hooks sparkle without bite, and the vocals, sweet but inert as production choices fail ... read more

CHAIRS MISSING

Tight precision runs through every corner of this record, where wiry guitars flicker and dissolve into thin layers of texture whereas the rhythm section keeps everything densely locked beneath the surface. The arrangements feel deceptively sparse, yet small shifts in tone and repetition gradually stretch the songs into something more vivid than their minimal structures suggest. At its highest climaxes, the tension between rigid structure and subtle experimentation becomes ... read more

ESTO NO ES UN SHOW

This album runs on pure pressure by persistently stacking distorted basslines, abrasive textures, and sharp percussion into a heavy and claustrophobic soundscape. The production rarely loosens its grip, keeping the record tense and tightly experimented from start to finish. Beneath the grit lies clear control as the beats collide and shift into something apocalyptic and muscially atrocious, while maintaining a focused momentum path. At the background, Weed420’s vocal ... read more

MERRY GO ROUND

The album is raw and rugged, filled with muffled, fast-moving instrumentation that lends it a distinctly rough-edged character. At its strongest moments, beneath the abrasiveness, the band reveals a remarkable ability to interact seamlessly between instruments, crafting dynamic and tightly constructed compositions. However, the vocal delivery acts as a heavy burden, that keeps the record from walking and forces it to crawl through the mud, as across the album’s 26 minutes, ... read more

FANFARE

Listening to the album feels alive and unpredictable, pulling you in with moments that demand attention and letting you linger in sections that reveal subtler details. Vocal inflections underline emotion, making lines resonate, rhythmic shifts propel the songs forward and redirect focus in subtle ways, and harmonies interlace melodies, reinforcing connections without ever feeling forced. A few tracks verge on familiarity, where the energy softens slightly, but these moments are ... read more

COLDLAND

Frostbitten riffs and sparse, bleak textures create a cold, unyielding atmosphere, where rhythms push forward with a steady, almost mechanical relentlessness. Many passages drift without clear direction, leaving the songs feeling flat and occasionally tiresome, despite their raw energy. Yet beneath the frost, glimpses of sharper, grim riffing emerge, hinting at a band capable of greater intensity and darkly compelling moments than the record consistently delivers.

Verdict: 66/100.

THE JAZZMAN TAPES (rec from @Tuspo)

Throughout the album, dusty jazz loops and grainy samples form a loose, almost ramshackle foundation, where rhythms shuffle forward with an unpolished charm. The beats rarely strive for grandeur; instead, they linger in a slightly lo-fi haze, letting fragments of melody and texture carry the mood. What keeps the record engaging is its quiet personality. Beneath the rough edges lies a genuine affection for jazz phrasing and hip-hop groove, giving the tape a ... read more

WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM THE VACCINES?

Across the album, brisk guitar lines and cheerful hooks propel the songs with a restless immediacy, carried by jaunty rhythms and a scrappy sense of momentum. The melodies arrive in quick bursts, bright and inviting, though their ephemeral nature means they rarely leave a lasting imprint once the rush fades. Still, the band’s chemistry lends the record a genuine pulse. Even when the songwriting feels slight, the performances radiate a buoyant ... read more

FRICTION

Much of the album thrives on a tense interplay between abrasion and melody, where caustic guitars collide with unexpectedly luminous passages. The band rarely settles into comfort; the songs surge forward with bristling urgency, each section pushing against the next while still holding a clear sense of cohesion. What ultimately elevates the record is the group’s chemistry, as riffs lock together with near telepathic precision, while the rhythm section drives the music with ... read more

FUNCTIONING ON IMPATIENCE

For this album, one would struggle to find a more fitting title. It carries an impatient quality, as if assembled in haste; the result is a somewhat lopsided song structure and instrumentation that often feels hollow or underdeveloped. The band’s energy rarely leaves a strong impact, with many passages passing by without a lasting impression. However, the group clearly possesses a considerable potential, and in certain moments that potential surfaces vividly, ... read more

MORE TRUE THAN TIME THOUGHT

Vast majority of the album rests on a boundaryless structure, with sparse synth lines drifting in multiple directions and motifs dissolving before they fully settle. The textures create a faintly arcane and nebulous atmosphere, abstract and slightly disorienting. At times, the repetition and minimal variation make the music feel monotonous or meandering, carrying a persistent sense of boredom throughout the listen. Yet a subtle allure persists, each motif and pulse ... read more

THE FEELING

The record moves with a stubborn, almost languid pulse, where hazy guitar lines blur together into a thick wall of sound. The band leans into repetition, letting riffs stretch and coil until they feel oddly hypnotic, giving the record a gritty but strangely immersive character. At its highest climaxes, the album reveals a raw sense of visceral energy, where the distortion and loose structures feel purposeful rather than careless. Still, a few songs linger longer than they should, ... read more