Review / 200 Words Or Less
World Narcosis
Self Titled

Independent (2011) Jon E.

World Narcosis – Self Titled cover artwork
World Narcosis – Self Titled — Independent, 2011

World Narcosis is a relatively new band as this is their debut EP. The band's style relies on a slightly crusty version of grind hearkening back to early Brutal Truth with all the rage and politics intact. That is not to say they are solely raging against the machine as it were but the anger is most certainly palpable and understandable.

The 9 songs contained on the 7 inch are short and sweet (just over 10 minutes long total) never feel too short or labored by the musicians. Starting with a generous amount of feedback followed by an absolutely hellish screech it all begins not really getting into an overly speedy bit until nearly halfway through. The biggest thing to say is that even slowed down, the band feel tough and focused. The songs move at a rather rapid pace without feeling like they are bleeding into one another.

While there a no shortage of grind styled bands out there World Narcosis seem young and ready to step in the ring. There aren't any boundaries truly getting broken here but what the band does is done so well that to deviate too much might make it worse rather than better. So here's to a new generation of grind and something to look forward to in the future.

7.4 / 10Jon E. • December 3, 2012

World Narcosis – Self Titled cover artwork
World Narcosis – Self Titled — Independent, 2011

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