Mansuetude by Buñuel | Album Review + Interview

·1 hr 25 min·5 clips

Mike and Alex dive into Buñuel's new album 'Mansuetude,' calling it some of the craziest heavy music they've heard this year.

The episode begins with hosts Mike and Alex introducing Buñuel's new album 'Mansuetude,' the band's fourth release since 2016. They express immediate excitement, describing the music as having 'the doors blown off' and featuring wild vocals from Eugene Robinson. The hosts compare the album to The Jesus Lizard, noting clear influences in tracks like 'High Speed Chase' and 'Drug Burn.' They delve into the opening track 'Who Missed Me,' highlighting its schizophrenic structure and jarring shifts between heavy riffs and indie sections. The discussion covers the album's three experimental songs—'Movement No. 201,' 'A Room in Berlin,' and 'Leather Bar'—with particular praise for the cello work on 'Leather Bar.' Mike and Alex also touch on more straightforward noise-rock tracks like 'Bleat' and 'American Steel,' noting their accessibility and fun elements. They mention guest appearances from Dwayne Dennison and a vocalist from Couch Slut. The hosts share personal anecdotes, such as Mike reading Eugene's book and seeing Oxbow live. The episode concludes with an interview featuring band members Eugene Robinson, Franz, and Javi, who discuss the album's intuitive recording process, working with producer Timo Ellis, and upcoming tour plans. Throughout, the hosts emphasize the album's chaotic yet compelling nature, its blend of brutality and melody, and its potential for year-end lists.

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Why you'd press play

You want a noisy punk-album detour where a kooky riff can tilt into pounding clangy guitars, a brutal outro, and then a sax-crashed thrash-metal swerve.

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