The song features Mould’s distinct plangent baritone and, of course, muscular guitars. There is melody here, but this sounds more like a well-produced sketch.
Former Sonic Youth leader Thurston Moore covers the Velvet Underground rarity “Temptation Inside Your Heart” on the birthday of VU guitarist Sterling Morrison.
Noise rock antecedent Swans are a benchmark for unease, and also it reminds one of the more godless moments of Sonic Youth. The antithesis of easy listening.
Opener “Worldsworst” has some sub-shoegazy aurality, a Hum vibe going on with barely discernible back-up vocals tacked onto the last third of the song.
The band plays heavy riffs mixed with changing and complex time signatures. It’s like their playlist is equal parts Dillinger Escape Plan and the Sex Pistols.