X25X - Distortion Of Life (2010)

Country: France
Genre: Noise Rock
Label: Lo-Fi
Tracks: 11

This came out last year, but I only recently ran across it thanks to the wonderful resource that is the French e-zine Nextclues and it seemed too good to not mention here. It would seem I still have some catching up to do however as Distortion is Life is the third album from x25x. Released on their own label Lofi, the album is very much in the way of older AmRep type noise…most notably Hammerhead due to the bands similar combination of dirty deep bass, occasional spastic outbursts, and propensity for strong hooks. There is also a hint of grungy thickness in there as well, giving them a bit of a Janitor Joe or Tad type of sound as well. It’s one of those type of albums you’ll know you’ll love or hate immediately from the first few seconds. Well not necessarily on this album I guess as the first track begins with a slow sludgy churn that sounds like a record being played at 33rpm instead of 45. But yeah, you’ll know shortly after that. For fans of all things noise-rock, then you’ll certainly want to give this a listen. -Built on a weak spot.

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x25x - Distortion Of Life (2010)