Wild, uncomfortable, unpredictable and really catchy — all these adjectives can be used in equal measure to describe Tantrum, the debut album by London experimental noise rock trio Vaermina.
Drawing its aesthetic palate and inspirations from the uncanny landscapes of Japanese Anime and classic Horror, the record introduces the band sounding at their haunting best. All the songs here are very punchy and in-your-face, with barely a second to take a breath of relaxation (probably only “Irish Blessing” could count for the brief moment of calm, yet still quite unnerving).
Mixing genres and combining uncombinable, the trio produced a brutally beautiful and chaotic album with manic rhythms and trance-inducing grooves. A fantastic present for the end of the year and the one that will stay with you long after you’ve finished listening. It is terrifying but also extremely exciting.
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