The Verucas did some spring cleaning, finally locating the album-polish for Eight Arms to Hold You in their garage, and the result is a more cohesive album.
Trick Babys are the screech of a robust alley cat backed up by the rumble of delivery trucks in low gear. Hard-drinkin’, sharp-tongued, balls-out rock ‘n’ roll.
For those who revel in a “heavy metal”-ish sounding guitar used alongside choirs, a lonely piano, and a full-on orchestra, here’s a real treat for you.
As industrial, it’s perfectly catchy, perfectly dark, perfectly gaudy and glammy. The Newlydeads prove that Goth and industrial are the new cock-rock genres.