Narcosatanicos - Narcosatanicos (2014)
Starting out with some buzz
manipulation before sliding in some sludgy bass beneath it, “Salt”
opens up Narcosatanicos' new album with a strong mix of styles that
gives them a distinct sound right from the start. Sludge, acid rock,
thrash, and 'piss-off' attitude seem to be the main ingredients (at
least to my ears), with feedback being a common presence from song to
song, while saxophone provides some excellent dissonance and piercing
power. Distorted vocals add to the fever-dream impressions, with
phasing of instruments getting your head to the point of reeling in
short order, which they capitalize on by launching into heavy-end
crescendos. There's a lot of spirit, energy, and inventiveness here,
which holds well for their future.
Bad Afro Records has announced plans to
release an EP by the group next year, but you can go ahead and nab
this debut album for yourself from Mastermind right now. If you're
not in Europe, shipping will cost you a pretty penny, but the tunes
on this record make a very strong argument for ignoring that little
fact; personally, I'll be hoping that some NA distro is sharp enough to get in touch with Bad Afro for the EP.
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; Painkiller,
Wizard Rifle, Merlin, Fudge Tunnel, Elephant Rifle
~
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