Everything Is Shattered
Geza X, 2025
9/10
Listen to Everything Is Shattered
The Los Angeles fusion outfit Detroit Illharmonic enlist many guest vocalists for these iconoclastic 14 songs that come with a distinct and exciting energy.
The bristling title track opens with Max Galbreath and Jack Grisham’s guest vocals alongside Raga Roni’s thumping drums in the buzzing and melodic landscape, and “If You Cooperate” follows with Keith Morris’ inimitable vocals amid the ambience and dance floor ready mood.
Moving along, Venetia Phillips provides trumpet to the animated and glitchy “Welcome To Fear City”, while “Doo Doo On A Stick” enlists Diana Lynn’s playful pipes that suit Cool Walt’s frisky guitar playing in a more soulful climate.
On the back half, “You Gotta Take It Easy Baby” comes with a retro spirit that’s infectious and rhythmic, and “Destroy God” exits with furious drumming and a scrappy presence that’s got a cinematic presence.
An unpredictable experience that meshes punk, indie rock, classical, soul and hip hop into one surprise after another, there’s something for everyone here.
Travels well with: Detroit Illharmonic- Everything Is Shattered 7”; The Hollywood Stars- Starstruck