NAPALM DEATH - Utilitarian LP (Bottle Green Vinyl)

2021 reissue on "bottle green " vinyl, comes with a 4-page insert
Limited to 200 copies.

Napalm Death truly need no inrtoduction to metal fans. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 20 years, you would know that Napalm Death are one of the most revered bands, not only in grindcore, but extreme metal in general. They have been releasing consistantly superb albums on a nearly yaer-to-year basis. Their latest is no exception.

Utilitarian is a prime example of Napalm Death's trademark brand of chaotic grindcore, but what really makes this album great is the careful hints of experimentation. Be it the industrial-tinged intro ("Circumspect"), a visit from the saxiphonist from Hell, John Zorn,("Everday Pox"), the Gregorian chants on "Fall On Their Swords", or the Burton C. Bell-esque clean vocals on "The Wolf i Feed", this album packs some pleasant surprises.

Barney's vocals sounds as pissed off as ever, the guitars have a great crunch to them, the bass really holds it's own, and the drums are brilliant as always. Another great thing about this album is the atmosphere it creates. "Blank Look About Face" is the kind of song that just makes you want to start a riot for no real reason at all. All in all, Napalm Death have never disapointed me in the past and this is no different.