After the US Hardcore act MOUTHPIECE I reviewed not so long ago, comes NARCOSIS, a band that carries a release almost the same with MOUTHPIECE's Can't Kill What's Inside. For those still wandering what the hell I am talking about, both releases share the same purpose… to present the band's entire recorded output. Kind of like a compressed discography.
The UK (based in Wigan) metallers NARCOSIS have (actually had since they have split up) a pretty long running history since their formation around 1995. As a classic Grindcore band their discography is full of - except the full-length albums - split CD's and demos. Most of them (if not all) are gathered in this best of compilation which covers the band's discography, including the split CD's with BRUTAL TRUTH, MELT BANANA, FUCK THE FACTS, SWARRRM and MOROSE.
As you can easily understand there is not much to say in this review since it obviously addresses to fans of the band. Their music is this kind of noisy Grindcore that is similar to bands like PIG DESTROYER, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED, DISCORDANCE AXIS etc. Since this is not a full-length release, or even an EP or something, I will not try to judge it. It is a very specific release for a pretty limited audience, an audience that will definitely find it interesting and complete.
I really can't say anything else since people who like the band or are into the Grind scene and want to get to know NARCOSIS will surely go and get this compilation. The rest of you, especially the ones not so familiar with the extreme sound will probably have already stopped reading this review.
Tracklist:
A Thinly Veiled Act Of Random Violence If Being A Cunt Was People, You'd Be China Hit It Again It's Still Alive One Way Ticket To The Cape To Get Fucked Just Because They Say Christ When You Walk Into A Room, Doesn't Make You Jesus Screaming I Hate You While I Slit My Own Throat A Nod, A Wink And A Pain Filled Smile On A Promise Of A Total Beating The World Is Your Oyster And I Am The Hammer A Work Related Murder Spree It's Not A Birthmark, It's A Bruise From Your Hate Filled Heart To My Shit Filled Life Ode To A Worthless Fucking Piece Of Shit King Of A Mountain Of Shit Broken Finger Stranglehold The Romance Of A Fire Poker Frenzy An Accident Wanting To Happen Close Your Eyes If You Knew 50% Sheep 50% Leech 100% Human Shitfucker Knuckledragger Whore's Eye In The Shit Suffer The Inconsequence Red Illness McManus With A Sickening Thud Ode To A Worthless Piece Of Fucking Shit A Nod, A Wink And A Pain Filled Smile It's Not A Birthmark, It's A Bruise The Romance Of A Firepoker Frenzy Hit It Again It's Still Alive Screaming I Hate You While I Slit My Own Throat King Of A Mountain Of Shit Broken Finger Stranglehold Close Your Eyes X Marks The Shit Mouthful Of Ammunition Ode To A Worthless Fucking Piece Of Shit Work Related Murder Spree A Nod, A Wink And A Pain Filled Smile Screaming I Hate You As I Slit My Own Throat X Marks The Shit Red Illness Romance A Nod, A Wink And A Pain Filled Smile Chain Gang Akika Aymorah Whore's Eye (Demo) Red Illness (Demo)
Lineup:
Jamie - Vocals Chris - Guitar Johnboy - Guitar Oliver Turner - Bass Brody - Drums
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