Twentylastcentury

Toxic Shock's latest offering, Twentylastcenturyin, is a rollercoaster ride through the last 20 years of musical trends, mashed together in a gloriously chaotic blend of genres. From the moment the album kicks off with the frenetic energy of "Y2K Panic," you know you're in for a wild ride. The band's ability to seamlessly transition from grunge to electro-pop to ska without missing a beat is both impressive and disorienting. Just when you think you've got a handle on their sound, they throw in a curveball like the 90s boy band-inspired ballad "Millennium Love." Lead singer, Ruby Synth, delivers her lyrics with a raw emotion that cuts through the noise of the instrumentals, demanding the listener's attention. Her vocal range is truly something to behold, from the raspy screams of "Dotcom Crash" to the ethereal crooning of "Napster Nebula." The production on Twentylastcenturyin is top-notch, with each instrument shining through in its own right while still blending seamlessly together. The album is a sonic feast for the ears, with layers upon layers of sound to unpack on each listen. In a musical landscape that can often feel oversaturated with generic pop tunes, Toxic Shock's Twentylastcenturyin is a breath of fresh air. It's bold, it's brash, and it's unapologetically weird - and we wouldn't have it any other way.