Ugly Animals

Ah, RETOX's latest offering, Ugly Animals, is like a punch in the face from a surly kangaroo - aggressive, chaotic, and utterly captivating. This album sees the band at their rawest and most uncompromising, throwing caution to the wind and delivering a sonic assault that will leave you bruised but begging for more. From the opening track "Deathwank" to the closing notes of "The Savage Hippy," Ugly Animals is a relentless barrage of noise, with Jon Edwards' frenzied vocals cutting through the cacophony like a chainsaw through butter. The band's signature blend of hardcore punk and noise rock is on full display here, with tracks like "Don't Fall On It" and "We Know Who's the Prick" hitting like a sledgehammer to the eardrums. But it's not all aggression and chaos on Ugly Animals - there are moments of surprising beauty and vulnerability scattered throughout the album, like the haunting piano line on "Shark Smile" or the dreamy harmonies on "A Bastard on Father's Day." It's these moments of unexpected tenderness that elevate Ugly Animals from a mere sonic assault to a truly transcendent listening experience. So grab your earplugs and brace yourself for the onslaught - RETOX's Ugly Animals is a wild ride that you won't soon forget. Trust me, you'll want to keep coming back for more.