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Shellac is back for another aural attack with 1000 Hurts, a more accessible album than previous ones such as At Action Park and Terraform.

Frontman Steve Albini has never sounded looser or more sarcastic than he does on the one-two opening punch of "Prayer to God" and "Squirrel Song"; the former finds the screechy one singing (!) wails of resignation over a punchy backing, while the latter has him sneering "Don't be surprised if I bust out crying" before indulging in some wicked aggro-arena stylings. 

Cage-rattling aces Todd Trainer and Bob Weston are given gonzo airlift by the big-room sound Albini loves to champion--it's helium light and lead heavy at the same time. The shorter tracks, such as "Canaveral" and "QRJ," allow for easy-in, easy-out rock fiestas, while longer cuts such as "Watch Song" give the rhythm section a workout. Another fine effort from Albini and company.

Within the domain of atonal, anti-commercial rock & roll, very few are on their level.

Tracklist

CD

  • 11.Prayer To God02:50
  • 12.Squirrel Song02:38
  • 13.Mama Gina05:43
  • 14.QRJ02:52
  • 15.Ghosts03:36
  • 16.Song Against Itself04:13
  • 17.Canaveral02:38
  • 18.New Number Order01:39
  • 19.Shoe Song05:17
  • 20.Watch Song05:25

LP

  • 1.Prayer To God02:26
  • 2.Squirrel Song02:39
  • 3.Mama Gina05:44
  • 4.QRJ02:53
  • 5.Ghosts03:37
  • 6.Song Against Itself04:14
  • 7.Canaveral02:38
  • 8.New Number Order01:40
  • 9.Shoe Song05:18
  • 10.Watch Song05:26

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