Country: USA
Genre: Punk, Noise Rock
Label: SSG Records
Tracks: 5
Length: 21.46'
The perfect pairing. Brooklyn's most maniacally raw agitators and
Pittsburgh's paranoia-fueled, cybernetic no-wave grinders sharing one
slab of 12" vinyl with eye-gouging screen printed jackets.
With so much contemporary "heavy" music seemingly drawing from the same
fountains for influence, Couch Slut are a breath of fresh air, with
their truly unique voice projecting loud and clear above the din. While
comparisons to Oxbow, Darkthrone, Today is the Day, Swans, Unsane, and
even Failure might not be off the mark in terms of inspiration, the
execution is carried out in a fashion all their own. Unsettlingly direct
lyrics and vocal deliveries that command attention, alongside
songwriting that is both menacing and memorable. Couch Slut offer two
new tracks exclusive to this release. First up is a bombed-out, doomed
rendition of Steely Dan's "Babylon Sisters", followed by the blistering
original "Dorothy", a favorite from the band's pummeling live sets.
Microwaves, being long-time favorites here at SGG HQ, and we think it
fair to say, an influence on Couch Slut(though in no obvious way), have
been carving out their own path long enough to know how to expertly fill
one side of a record with no filler. The
musicianship is rivaled only by the tension seething from these three
tracks, one being a brand new assault, another being a reworking of a
classic Microwaves burner, and finally, a faithful, if
demented(faithfully demented?) take on Voivod's "Ravenous Medicine".
It has been extremely exciting to see and hear this release come
together and we are proud to bring it into the world for fans of
uncompromising, visceral sound.
(Press Note)
*Here's a really awesome split featuring new material from weirdo Pittsburgh, PA noise punkers Microwaves and new material from sleeze NYC noise punkers Couch Slut. Micrfowaves offer up three new songs on their side of the split and Couch Slut offer up two new songs on their side. Overall, this is a killer 12" and definitely should not be missed. The split was released via NY's SSG records on October 15th, 2017. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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