Their third album and second for Matador Records, THE YOUNG return in 2014 with Chrome Cactus – a backbreaking album containing 10 metal-tinged, guitar-heavy blowouts.
Following their previous two records, Chrome Cactus is easily their darkest entry in the books yet. As a whole, the record rips through the lands of psych, grunge and alternative rock with a jarring component of head-splitting guitar noise that rattles the very foundation you stand on. Early numbers “Cry of Tin” and “Chrome Jamb” are both built true to form, creating a palpable element of textural richness within their sinister sound. It’s a move they’ve perfected as Chrome Cactus unfolds, whether it’s the clashing percussion in “Ramona Cruz” or the drifty space rock rumblings of “Moondog First Quarter.” “Cry of Tin” begins as a striped-down anthem with gritty chords and throbbing bass. Suddenly a shrill of guitar emerges within, creating a ghastly wave of melodic noise that washes over everything. “Apaches Throat” and “Mercy” brings the tempo to staggering slow-burner, providing the perfect environment for Hans Zimmerman’s slithering, snake-like vocals. Start the infection by listening to “Metal Flake” right here.
Genre/ Tags: Psychedelic, Grunge, Alternative
Chrome Cactus LP: Tracklist:
1.) Metal Flake
2.) Cry of Tin
3.) Chrome Jamb
4.) Moondog First Quarter
5.) Apaches Throat
6.) Mercy
7.) Ramona Cruz
8.) Dressed in Black
9.) Slow Death
10.) Blow the Scum Away
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