I remember when this album came out, it was right on the heels of Infest the Rats' Nest, which I feel completely turned my perception of the band on its head, and it felt like a bit of a step backward. I think I had convinced myself that Gizz just needed to become a full-on thrash metal band, which I see now does them a big disservice, and this album proves it. It's a completely different style, still sticking with the environmental theme that I enjoy, but eschewing heavy metal for a kaleidoscope of psych. There are some real gems here like the somewhat goofy title track, "Boogieman Sam," the propulsive swamp-stomp of "This Thing," and the pulsing electro of the album closer, "Cyboogie." I wouldn't say it has any all-time classic tracks, but meshes really well as a whole.
Reviewed on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, 9:00am.
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