Mar 31 2024
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I can see how someone could love this. It put me in mind of some of Tom Waits - that gritty burlesque - or Reverend Horton Heat (but without the frenetic rockabilly speed). It did not quite land for me, but I think that's a matter of personal taste. Certainly unique and not boring.
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Apr 03 2024
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Doing the Edgelord's work.
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Mar 31 2024
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Delightfully weird and groovy. No track overstays its welcome.
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Mar 31 2024
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Sometimes it sounded to me like one modern Screamin' Jay Hawkins. A peculiar record from a band I had heard of, but never actively listened to (until now). I know if I dedicated them enough time I would learn to love these songs. Damn modern times with such little disperse time for everything
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May 06 2024
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It is certainly eccentric. It reminded me of Tom Waits at points. I do not think I would revisit this album, but it was interesting.
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Apr 06 2024
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This thinks it's way cooler than it is. It isn't hard to imagine the frontman posting vaguely sociopathic things on Facebook about how his lifelong unemployment is actually a sacrifice he's made to bless everyone with *art*. "No, I didn't pay taxes; I just did all this for you for free". Oh thanks man! As appreciation, here's my 1/5.
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Mar 31 2024
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Really strong choice, stuff similar to it, but still holds a unique place
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Apr 02 2024
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Just short of sui generis, the music is kind to itself by getting better and even providing a sort of conclusion for itself. Even if the cop-out feels as worthless as throwing a clumsy pin, the sensation of listening is of one of the deeply ambiguous zones of the continent, which may simply be one of its arbitrary places.
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Apr 11 2024
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Pretty cool. Reminds me just a little bit of an artist I love called Spottiswoode and His Enemies. Vocals are different but similar style. If you like this then I recommend you check out Spottiswoode. 4 stars.
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Jul 09 2024
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Wasn't certain what I was expecting but very much enjoyed this. 4.3
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Aug 31 2024
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Rating: 8/10
Best songs: Damn door, Rob the prez-o-dent, Wintergreen, Pills for everything
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Mar 31 2024
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Very... Interesting. Sometimes I got the feeling the vocals didn't match the music. But it ain't a bad album
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Apr 17 2024
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Nice sound. Quite entertaining and new for me.
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Apr 21 2024
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Rockabilly with some cool hip-hop vibes from time to time. Worth a listen because The Cramps and Stray Cats are my only other references!
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May 24 2024
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Strangely enjoyable!
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Jul 03 2024
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Interesting
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Jul 16 2024
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Occupies a sonic space somewhere in between a knock-off Mr. Bungle and Fun Lovin' Criminals-adjacent irrelevance.
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Jul 16 2024
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I liked the darkly idiosyncratic vibe of this album. But while this has all the pieces of something that I would enjoy, they don't quite fit.
Fave Songs: Treefood, Wintergreen, Squares, Damn Door, Cry
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Apr 28 2024
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Frustrating LP – some creative, fun, and insanely layered instrumentals going on that deserve a fitting vocal line, but instead, get Tom Waits 2.0 for over 50 minutes. I have never understood why people enjoy this style of singing (it gets right on my nerves and just plain irritates me) and I was disappointed that such great instrumentals had to sit beneath it. All a matter of taste I suppose, but I for one think we should leave Tom Waits and his questionable vocals in the past where he belongs.
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Jul 31 2024
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This was an interesting listen. This fusion of genres feels pretty typical for the time. There’s a mix of blues, jazz, Eastern European rhythms, and darker tinged rockabilly. It feels a bit too much like Tom Waits cosplay more than anything.
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Apr 23 2024
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For me, this is right there in the arty-farty corner with Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart. Acts I both don't care for very much. That Handsome Devil actually do a good job of sounding like a 'wannabe' Zappa/Beefheart. Annoying.
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