It never ceases to amaze me how this band can constantly reinvent themselves, dipping into any genre they want, somehow making music at the top level within that genre, all while keeping their core identity dripping from every track. This album might be the crowning achievement in that regard. It's probably going to grow to be one of my favorite metal albums of all time, from a band that really isn't even a metal band. Astonishing. Straight rippers from start to finish.

Reviewed on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, 10:00am.

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.