Album Review

Meat Wave – “Malign Hex” – [Swami]

whngr 11/16/2022 12-inch, A Library

Seething dark post-punk

Mid to up-tempo rock and roll with a proliferation of very catchy downstroked riffs and a pessimistic if not confrontational stance. I hear Hot Snakes, The Fall, perhaps a slightly darker Franz Ferdinand or a more aggressive, less apathetic The Strokes. A full sounding three-piece with huge hooks.Engaging and energetic with some gentler passages (B2 “Waveless”) that add contrast and depth as well as the near title track “Malign” (B5) which is a beautiful down-tempo and subtle ear-worm that works nicely for us though “Jim’s Teeth” (B4) is perhaps the strongest offering lyrically, compositionally, and in delivery. A tight and focused album, Malign Hex gains favor and builds resonance from repeated listens.

Three-piece from Michigan, Chris Sutter (guitar, vocals), Joe Gac (bass), and Ryan Wizniak (drums).

Chicago – 2022

you heard it 18 times on kfjc! most recently:

36 days ago, Whinger played Honest Living
38 days ago, Zero Gravity played What Would You Like Me To Do
45 days ago, Zero Gravity played What Would You Like Me To Do
48 days ago, Mister S played Merchandise Mart
50 days ago, Whinger played Malign

Album Review

Meat Wave – “Malign Hex” – [Swami]

you heard it 18 times on kfjc! most recently:

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