We have a very
special treat for everyone today. We are here to review the brand new
album from Scotland’s finest Grindviolence Quartet Endless Swarm!
Imprisoned in Skin is their first LP and it is an absolute monster!
19 tracks of blistering, filthy, ungodly fury that is sure to please!
Let’s kick this adventure off by taking the time to drink in the
cover art. We see depicted here, what appears to be a human head that
has been split open, and contains some kind of parasitic worm that
has taken full control of its host. It is a truly captivating piece
of art to say the least.
Now, I know you
aren’t all here to discuss the artwork; you came here with a much
more specific purpose. You wanna read a review of this sweet new full
length album right? Well then, let’s dive into this beast. This
album wastes absolutely no time punching you square in the face, the
opening track Ether hits so fast and furiously that you almost feel
like you’ve been knocked off your feet. Each song feels more
disastrous and gritty than the last, holding nothing back. The 57
second banger that is Corrosive Matter is another stand out track,
filled with both Groove and relentless blasts sure to satisfy even
the most Grind hungry freaks and geeks. P.T.M. also sticks out to me,
but for a much different purpose. It is the only song to exceed the 2
minute mark, and it is just flat out heavy. You can feel the weight
of this song in your bones. Then there is Grief, it opens with speed
and aggression only to give way to a short groove piece that breaks
right back into fury and rage in a seamless fashion. And to close
things out for this album we have Glos Pana, and for a final track it
is a beast like no other. You are met with Unearthly Grunts that give
way to hard hitting Chainsaw riffs and cannon blasts from the kit.
This is by far the meanest song you will encounter on this record to
say the least. All in all, this is easily the best work the lads of
Endless Swarm have birthed into this world. It contains the stench of
Grind, the primal emotions of Powerviolence, and a tiny pinch of Punk
attitude to create a goulash of musical prowess.
Rating: 8.5/10 Endless Swarm fb
