with old age approaching
& psychosis foaming,
a new homestead he’s chosen
in this frozen wide open.
then the cloak lifts exposing
a city of winter with no spring,
discordant, dystopian.
in the blinding glare, the astringent air,
there’s no comfort, no coping.
discarded, he’s choking.
all that civilizes you is stripped away.
all that humanizes you is stripped away.
at this age reminded me of the naive optimism of high school. dent is more like the college student who tries to remain optimistic in the face of a world that contradicts itself at every turn. fartintheelevator
Took a few listens to catch me but when it did, whew. Takes me back to the days of 90s emo but with lyricism that goes so far beyond. The breadth of musical styles on display, the breadth of subjects covered, adds up to a towering, humanistic work. Few bands can be so hook-averse yet so packed with creativity, and there's at least one vocal moment on every single track that blows me away. I can't imagine this not winding up being the best punk album of '21. PaintedDogs
From the first deadened cowbell to the last dissonant guitar interval, Dutch quartet Geo's new record is shaped for impact. Bandcamp Album of the Day Apr 25, 2024