Born Yesterday
STUCK - Freak Frequency LP
Exclusive to Strangeworld.
Highly recommended.
One of the stronger instances of stripped-down Post-Punk that we’ve heard recently (we also restocked their debut, Change Is Bad).
The guitars that jerk back and forth combined with Greg Obis’ vocals feel super reminiscent of a mid-to-late-70s Devo cut. Its lead riff is insanely catchy and feels very refreshing in a genre that can feel over-saturated at times.
Another impressive release from the Chicago based punk outfit Stuck. Freak Frequency holds on to the post-punk sensibilities introduced on Change Is Bad but amps up the energy and eccentricity which is a welcome change, along with the increased experimentation with noise. Greg’s vocals are gripping and quirky as usual, but still pleasantly raw along with characteristically poignant lyricism. His guitar work is also stellar, with several standout hooks and riffs that elevate the post-punk sound of many of these tracks to greater heights.