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THE REVIEW
Today I wanted to write a review about a group that I really like a lot, and in my opinion, I would say that it is never quite appreciated enough. Let me explain. The band and the album in question are a true masterpiece, yet very devastating and noisy, so it ends up that instead of comparing them to Faith No More, we compare them to Anal Cunt. I am somewhat saddened and disappointed, yet happy and satisfied.
The album in question takes us to completely different territories, so (ironically…) we risk losing our way due to the sudden grotesque shifts (Can we get another nail in the coffin of culture theft¿), to the decidedly more brutal (practiced hatred), it’s a CD that breaks free from the banality and commercialism (yes, you heard me right, because they too are a market product and they hold concerts and every new album they make you pay 25 euros) of bands like Slayer, Venom, and various nonsense.
Let’s stop searching for the banalities of death metal and stop condemning techno (because Aphex Twin, in terms of technique, is 350,000,000 times better than Venom) and let’s try to choose something original, like this album, and look abroad (PFM, New Trolls, and Dope Star Inc. are Italian).
This album is only for those who choose the best of music and especially all its nuances ranging from jazz to grindcore, from classical to techno.
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The review praises The Locust's album Plague Soundscapes as an original and powerful work that challenges typical death metal and commercial music norms. It emphasizes the album's noisy, brutal style fused with diverse influences from jazz to techno. Despite its harshness, it is regarded as a masterpiece deserving more recognition. The reviewer argues for choosing originality over mainstream trends.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
03 Solar Panel Asses (00:26)
07 Listen, the Mighty Ear Is Here (01:07)
08 Who Wants a Dose of the Clap? (00:51)
12 Late for a Double Date With a Pile of Atoms in the Water Closet (00:45)
13 File Under 'Soft Core Seizures' (00:54)
14 Practiced Hatred (00:34)
15 Psst! Is That a Halfie in Your Pants? (01:06)
17 Pulling the Christmas Pig by the Wrong Pair of Ears (00:41)
18 Can We Get Another Nail in the Coffin of Culture Theft? (01:17)
20 Twenty-Three Lubed Up Schizophrenics With Delusions of Grandeur (00:51)
21 Captain Gaydar It's Time to Wind Your Clock Again (01:03)
22 Priest With the Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Get Out of My Bed (00:33)
23 Pickup Truck Full of Forty Minutes (01:19)
The Locust
American experimental grind/hardcore group from San Diego, formed in 1994. Known for ultra-short, chaotic songs, insectoid stage suits, and a sharp blend of electronics, noise, and punk ferocity. Key releases include Plague Soundscapes (2003) and New Erections (2007).04 Reviews
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By ZiOn
The sound of our guys is as extreme as you can imagine, an explosive mix of grindcore, tons of noise, and electronic experimentation.
23 perfect tracks for 25 minutes of pure sonic terrorism.
