Organised Scum: Remoan

Posted on the 02 November 2022 by Hctf @hctf

English experimental post-punkers Organised Scum keep their genre-bending approach in good repair on their new album, Remoan, serving up a full-course meal of jazz, noise-rock, New Wave, spoken word and a bit of psychedelia. Post-modernism is mixed with humor and serious concern. Brexit has made a mess of the UK, hence the album's title. While it sounds a bit overcrowded in classic '80s fashion, it is worth the trouble to give it a few spins to get to the gist of their method: building a wall of sound, decorated with melodic footholds and handles to give the listener something to cling onto.

Remoan has all the trappings of becoming a cult album. From the slightly provocative cover art - a mirrored image of Nietzsche contemplating life on top of a collage featuring Mickey Mouse, the bartender from the Love Boat series, 45, Elon Musk, Leon Trotsky, Tom Cruise and various other leaders of ill and (sometimes) good repute - and off-kilter songs like the repetitive Secret Stalinist and the need for a face ornament by sporting a Modernist Beard, it is clear that these musicians are not out there to please, but make people think. A powerful statement that will finds its way to avant-pop aficionado who also like to read books and newspapers.

Organised Scum:
Tom Duggins: vocals, guitar
Sean Canty: drums, percussion
Mehdy El Arabti: synth, bass

Remoan is a self-released album. It is available on the usual digital outlets.

Tracks:
  1. Midland
  2. Cohen
  3. Mulberry Leaf
  4. Casement
  5. 1980
  6. Roman Shell
  7. Modernist Beard
  8. 1980 (Interlude)
  9. Secret Stalinist
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