New York folk punk group, Out of System Transfer, released Junkyard Golem last November.
Kicking off with "Hank Stamper's Blues", you're gonna get sucked right in and grooving along with the blues-y trumpet, bluegrass-y vocals, and a solid guitar riff.
"The Horse (and his boi-sterous hatred of all forms of earthly authority)" showcases some great, imaginative songwriting about how much they could "care less if your monarch lives or dies."
"Fear Jelly" has some intense riffs and lyrics.
"Eliyahu" is told from the perspective of an indigenous person, discussing how "you're all still fucking awful."
"Well, Do They?" is fast-paced, showing more flashes of blues, bluegrass, and punk all blended together quite beautifully.
"Goddamn Your Bloodshot Eyes" is very blues-y, and is super catchy.
"June, 1969" has nostalgic lyrics that take you back in time to share an experience. I'm not sure which was better, the lyrics or trumpet.
"Storm Clouds (over Manhattan)" is full of energy, with ominous over tones, with another flawless blues/bluegrass/punk fusion.
"Disco Fries" is a song about not eating disco fries.
"Heads I Win" has some dank musical fusion going on, too. Really dig the sound they have going on.
"Slant Rhymes and Eye Rhymes" is a stream of catchy goodness.
"Rank Stranger" has some outlaw country feels, with jazzy/blues-y layers.
"Quinine" is a high-energy end to an incredible album.
What stands out the most to me on this album is the amazing sound they create with elements of jazz/blues/bluegrass/punk/etc., all rolled smoothly into one. This is an incredible album that you need to hear.
You can get it off Out of System Transfer's Bandcamp.
Also, check out album reviews for Joe Bartel - Are You Even Nice or The HueMans - What's Going On?
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