Alien Lard - Ugly Music for Ugly People (or at the very least, for those who are aware that they are not conventionally beautiful)

 

 

Alien Lard - Ugly Music for Ugly People (or at the very least, for those who are aware that they are not conventionally beautiful)
Self released – 2021
Sludge, Stoner, Post- Hardcore
Rated: ****

Hot on the heels of Dr. Colossus for "longest album title of the year" come fellow Aussies Alien Lard with their own: "Ugly Music for Ugly People (or at the very least, for those who are aware that they are not conventionally beautiful)" proffers a hefty slice of Sludged-up Post-Hardcore from the Bendigo outfit, with Stoner elements and a Groove Metal chug! Opener, "That's What They Said About 'Nam" wields a rock of Bass underpinning a discordant guitar lick before the percussion kicks the whole thing to life, vocals alternating between clean and dirty with snarling cynicism over the whole shebang. "Tear It Up (and Light Fire to It)" is a slamming Groove Metal riff with rumbling, elastic bass and stark abrasion in the sound. "Get Lost" opens with a mid-tempo bass/percussive beat, guitar stifling chopped riffage as the vocals again vent and thrust. "Wheels" slows the tempo slightly, Harmonic vocals opening over subdued guitar then blossoms into a Post-Hardcore trudge across a bleak, stripped-back tundra of noise. Closer "More or Less (But Mainly More)" again rumbles in on a dribbling bassline, scratchy guitar shreds and forceful percussion driving it into a danceable Groove Metal format, again replete with sardonic clean/harsh vocal combos spouting it's message across. All in all, Alien Lard brings energy and attitude to the table, along with catchy yet forceful songs that will have you groovin' 'n' croonin' alike.

(Written by Reek of STOOM)

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