Review: Rhode Island post-metal avant-garde duo The Body have made a name for themselves due to their caustic maelstrom of harsh, brutalist experimentalism as well as their prolific output and collaborative nature, releasing collab albums with the likes of Full Of Hell, Thou, Uniform, and most recently, Dis Fig. Their latest endeavour sees the pair link up with another duo of musical extremity, Toronto, Canada's recently reformed industrial two-piece Intensive Care. Was I Good Enough? has been on the cards since the artists first began making plans as far back as 2018, trading, warping and ruining mutual sessions with layers of loops, distortion, samples and even dubs, constantly striving to find the ideal haunting balance between both of their sonically hideous, oppressive worlds. For all of our ears' sakes, they just might have succeeded.
Review: Tad's Inhaler emerges as a hidden gem in the grunge landscape, a powerhouse album that deserves far more recognition. Produced by J Mascis, its grunge-meets-metal sound is relentless, filled with saturated riffage and infectious melodies that rival the genre's biggest hits. Tracks like 'Throat Locust' and 'Grease Box' pack punchy, memorable choruses that should have propelled Tad to fame alongside their peers. Despite its quality, Tad's rise was thwarted by a mix of overlooked promotion and, ironically, political correctness, exemplified when their label dropped them over a controversial promotional poster. This reissue on magenta vinyl serves as a timely reminder of their legacy, showcasing the album's enduring appeal and its rightful place in the grunge canon. Tad Doyle's uncompromising vision and the raw, unapologetic spirit that defined the genre's golden era is harnessed here in this one album to enjoy.
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