Standout tracks: 'Superhero', 'Separation Anxiety' (absolutely LOVED this one), 'Cone Of Shame' (reminds me of 'Zombie Eaters' in it's structure with it's raucous crescendo), 'Matador'.
Still not really sure how I feel about 'Motherfucker' - I don't know whether to hate it or love it. Sol Invictus is nowhere near as good as the classic albums but still a delightful comeback. I'm surprised how short it is in all honesty. It's also extremely laid back and...well, you won't find any raging numbers like 'Digging The Grave' or 'Surprise You're Dead' on this. I guess they're past all that riffy malarky the old gits. However as mentioned, 'Separation Anxiety' is just wonderful with an irresistible groove and bassline. It's also the track that sounds the most like Tomahawk. 'Cone Of Shame' is a fucking TRIUMPH. A few meandering moments like 'Black Friday' but for every apathetic comment I make about it, someone else will love it. 'Matador' is a mesmeric cinematic journey with Patton at his hollering best. This man is just incapable of delivering a bad vocal performance. 'From The Dead' sounds ALOT like 'A Small Victory' only with jangling Americana guitars. A positive end to a really good album.
8/10
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Yes, Angel Dust and King For A Day are also bonafide classics (well, King For A Day maybe not a 'classic' but I love it all the same).
Been giving this a few more spins and I love it. Still a bit short though but I'd rather have a short album with great songs than a longer album with great songs and some filler.
Thirded. Although I don't mind Angel Dust - but it's not in the same league as Introduce Yourself of The Real Thing.
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