Subdued - Abattoir LP xx every note is imbued with

every note is imbued with hard-earned wisdom now being passed down to a new generation

Strings of Henry Grimes-esque bass runs threaded through abstract hums

himself a devoted listener and performer for more than 20 years

Shuko No Omit is pretty good

and a genuine instrumental dialogue between the two greats truly makes this a one-of-a-kind listen

Subdued - Abattoir LP xx every note is imbued withI did not have enjoying bands that could slot into the Spiderleg Records (Flux Of Pink Indians, Amebix etc) roster on my 2024 bingo card, but here we are! Along with Vampire and Bad Breeding, Subdued bring a real sense of urgency to the Anarcho Punk framework. I reckon that urgency, the feeling that this is something beyond flaccid subcultural fandom and rehashed lukewarm political indignation, is more important than having a bombastically new spin on