Loom - Loom (Silent Cult Records) 2017
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Filled with teenage angst, killer riffs and subversive lyrics, Loom’s self-titled debut album brings the Seattle noisy and sharp sound back, with a subtle twist from the 80’s classic hardcore punk intensity. Confrontational enough to capture the media vultures, always looking for the next hype, Loom’s debut is indeed an impressive artistic statement and a thrilling effort. Loom drew from the Melvins at their most riff-heavy relentless accuracy, but also evokes the Mudhoney’s grunge spirit, Nirvana’s visceral punk attitude and Pixies noisy melodic flair. Loom’s self-titled debut consists of stripped-to-the-bones rock aggression with clinical precision, unfashionably fresh and genuinely dangerous. Well done guys!