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Upton Park, 2020
8/10
A trio with roots in metal, jazz, math-rock and electronic sounds, Loic L, Xavier L, and Gilles D come together as Th/s /s Sh/t, where the 10 tracks here bring rock and electro ideas together in a very punk spirited affair.
The title track opens the listen ominously, as hypnotic synth collides with a post-punk backdrop in the mesmerizing opener, and tracks like the atmospheric and buzzing agile “Ecstasy” as well as the thumping percussion of “Transition 1.1” offer much unpredictable intensity.
Deeper into the listen, “Transition 1.2” brings extremely creative electronic manipulation with processed vocals, while “Amphetamine”, the album highlight, throbs with an industrial meets techno sort of approach that’s even a bit orchestral, too.
A fascinating, sometimes intimidating and always intriguing effort, Th/s /s Sh/t are nothing if not unusual, and their modern twist on abrasive variations of rock deserves much attention.
Travels well with: Subduxtion- The Black Point ; Mnemotechnic- Blinkers