This ep is a bit of an odd release as it's 3 new songs and 4 live songs from various junctures in their careers. The mix on the first song is a little weird, as there are lots of odd synth effects, and the guitars feel a little on the mix. The title 'The Great Circus Train Disaster" seems outside of the normal Gwar mythology, which used to be the thread ever since 'Hell-o" and they have gradually strayed from this. "Lot Lizard" has more rock n roll in its veins. With big gang vocals chiming in. Just generally, tales of human depravement are on theme for the band.
There are a ton of weird sounds on this album, which I am fine with. "Tyrant King" seems to be more of a metal song. It is also the first song to mention the title character. It is as inspired as their other post-Brockie songs, not really. They are staying on the road and playing a ton of festivals so I guess the money is there, and this is just part of the machine they have become. "Crack in the Egg" is the first live song. The guitars are on point. It still grooves like it once did. He is great at singing his own songs, but when it comes to taking over Oderus's songs, when I saw them open for Mudvayne a few years ago, they sounded better.
"Founding Fathers" is a skit that needs to be seen more than it needs to be heard. The title track of "America Must Be Destroyed" is unexpected but reminds me to give that album another listen. Though it's an interesting industrial-influenced instrumental, it is an odd choice for a live song.Unless they were killing time to chop somebody up on stage, which is better seen. 'Fish Fuck" is another choice, from a band that continues to lose their minds while maintaining a brutal tour schedule. I will give this one an 8.5, it's not their best, but certainly worth the time of Gwar fans who miss Oderus.
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