
Honestly, I hadn’t heard of this London-based band that’s been making music for over a decade until their latest album, ‘Feel Worse,’ caught my attention. Their blend of noisy punk and krautrock is pretty unique and surprisingly catchy at times. What I find particularly appealing about their music is the way they blend different vibes from various genres.
They don’t fit neatly into one style—you can hear influences from the hardcore scene, post-punk, and krautrock, all tied together with a certain rawness. At times, they remind me of ‘Idles,’ but with a faster and harder edge, akin to the noise rock sound of ‘Metz.’
The album kicks off with the repetitive mid-tempo track ‘Cathartic Entertainment,’ which sets the tone decently, but it’s the next two tracks that really ramp up the energy. There are some great, infectious melodies created by both the guitar and bass. Listening to these tracks feels like exchanging punches but with a grin on your face.
‘Pack of Dogs’ is another high-energy song on the album, deceptively simple yet catchy. This simplicity is a recurring theme in many of their tracks—it’s punk in its core structure but elevated by the band’s ability to create rich soundscapes using various effects across all instruments, including the vocals.
The following tracks, ‘Networking Opportunity’ and ‘Holiday Sea,’ unveil the band’s less immediately catchy but even noisier side. It’s a refreshing break in the album’s flow before diving into the rest of the tracks.
Their Spotify description boldly states, “We are not a nail bar; we are a band.” Judging by the quality and attitude showcased on ‘Feel Worse,’ it’s safe to say they could add a claim as a badass band!
Release Date: March 22, 2024
USA Nails – Feel Worse
Album of the Month by Cuberat