Grindcore has now been brought to arenas thanks to Pantera picking bands like King Parrot and these guys on the road with them. They cram a great deal of riffage into two minutes, sometimes allowing for more chaos than other moments. "Wound Absentina" is the first song on this album that I feel would appeal to fans of Pantera, as there is more groove. The opening track is a little more death metal, would would also cater to a certain percentage of their fan base. This is going to be on the heavier and more confrontational end of their audience's tastes.
"Trash For the Pile" has a more punk feel. It feels like the Dead Kennedys jamming with Eyehategod. "We Are the Enemy" has more of a metal attitude about things. There is a thrashing tension that never feels like it gets the explosion of the release it was due. However, it does clear up any confusion in rgards to if grindcore bands can actually play their instruments. "Oblivion Licker" is more deliberate, where they allow themselves to fall back into a more feral rawness with the more punk-tinged "Standard Issue Apathy." "Slurring Delirum" follows a similar path. Perhaps with even a marginally less intentional take on the songwriting.
"A Mass Suicide in Progress" is unhinged in the best way. On other songs, they sometimes compromise the dynamic for the sheer intensity of their attack, which is part of their punk roots. "Cling to the Familiar' is one of the better songs as it has a groove that hooks you in. They close the album with an over of Meathook Seed's " A Furred Grave A Furred Grave". It works for what it is. Given their career trajectory, this album brings grindcore to the masses in a more refined manner, so I will give it a 9. If they are touring with Pantera, it's also because this is dropping on Housecore Records.
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