Now we’re talking—hot Japanese speed thrash with an American singer, and 16 tracks of wailing madness has you ripping your hair out. Great classic intensity in that frenzied vein of DIE KREUZEN and C.O.C., with fast guitar work and slashing drum action, while the vocal has the definite Japanese appeal still spitting at ya. Fab, so find it.
Up-tempo punk appears on this 4-track EP, which sustains a curious ’78-79 sensibility — but with the typically Japanese gruff vocals. “Mother Fucker” is the only memorable song here, with its Farfisa/guitar backdrop and spunky songwriting.
This 3-song job is NO LIP after Roger Armstrong’s departure. Somewhat different, this is hardcore but there’s experimentation or complexity that both add and detract. Can’t say I like the singing, which is too damn clean.