Again in Would possibly (which already appears like an entire life in the past), Gothenburg Sweden’s SLAN dropped their debut LP Ägd on Now not Sufficient Data. Foolishly, I added it to my “to hear” pile and let it slip in the course of the cracks, letting 4 lengthy months go sooner than sitting down and giving it my undivided consideration. Sooner than the outlet monitor completed I knew I’d fucked up: I immediately felt be apologetic about for no longer blasting this factor when it first dropped. After that first concentrate, I returned for seconds after which thirds, and after digesting the 16 brutal tracks of frantic uncooked punk featured on Ägd, I think assured announcing that is unquestionably some of the wildest data I’ve heard this yr.
Initially, I’ve were given to provide credit score to vocalist Vevberg’s unhinged, borderline maniacal supply. After listening to their 7” previous this yr I had an concept of what I used to be in for however I will be able to’t tension this sufficient, the vocals are in reality distinctive and make SLAN stand out. On opening monitor “Stanken av döda kroppar,” issues get started off with a groovy, virtually rock’n’roll stomp sooner than all hell breaks free, with Vevberg at the leading edge sounding completely rabid.
Past the vocals, the whole lot on Ägd sounds DENSE, with the drums combined means up entrance and the guitars and bass meshing in combination, making a heavy wall of noise. Chopping thru that wall of noise are various catchy bits that stuck me off guard, like the outlet of “In Absentia” and the ultimate of “Fulkultur.” Each songs see SLAN exhibit somewhat of swagger, very similar to the stomp of the aforementioned opening monitor.
One of the most best possible moments of the album comes throughout the music “Ignorerad, förlöjligad och hånad.” After a few minute of relentlessly intense mangel, the whole lot drops out excluding a lone guitar now soaking wet in a phaser impact sooner than the remainder of the band comes blasting again, together with a ripping guitar solo that would soften your face blank off of your cranium. In different phrases, this shit rocks.
After repeated listens, I will be able to’t suggest this one sufficient, and I’m kicking myself for no longer checking it out quicker. In case you’re into TOTALITÄR, MOB 47, and KRIGSHOT, pick out this up right away. Don’t be like me and sleep on it for 4 extra months, you’re going to be apologetic about it!
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