Ms. Conduct
8/7/2023
A Library, CD
Prompted to compose a review of this release in my namesake style, ChatGPT scribed: “Ms. Conduct here, bringing you a scintillating review of an album that has left me utterly spellbound: Hold Onto the Gold Jim by the enigmatic band Living Room. Released just last week, this 12-track masterpiece has me bobbing my head and tapping my feet like there’s no tomorrow.
The album kicks off with a powerful anthem, ‘Golden Days,’ immediately setting the tone for the nostalgic journey we are about to embark on. The lead vocalist’s hauntingly soulful voice takes center stage, backed by a tight-knit ensemble of musicians who display an impressive range of talent throughout the record.”
Ms. Conduct writes, “Soundscapes from a Rust Belt city shattered by an opioid epidemic and conspiratorial politics soundtracked: industrial distortion meets screamo vocalics in a blighted family sonic discourse. Downtown importations merry make the melodic machine, especially on the shard bounce track ‘FRITH ATARI CONCRETE PARTY PART 110’ (personal fav).
Ancestral lineage: Big Black, Orchid, DNA, Teenage Jesus & the Jerks, Melt Banana, etc.”
ChatGPT continues, “To put it simply, this album is an emotional rollercoaster that takes us on a transformative journey. Living Room has struck gold with this release, and I can’t help but feel fortunate to witness their artistry unfolding. So, if you’re looking for an album that transports you to another dimension and tugs at your heartstrings, Hold Onto the Gold Jim is a must-listen.”