The evening of Sunday, September 21st ended up being an incredibly cathartic experience. My friend Cassie and I headed to the Pyramid Scheme (best venue in the world, of the many venues I’ve attended) to cover the sold out La Dispute show, also featuring Glitterer (Washington, DC) and Tummyache (United Kingdom).
The album is visceral and difficult to be sure, but also a brilliant Trojan horse for potential.
I’m a pretty huge fan of the band’s output to date, but this track tops the pile for me.
In the case of Cult Burial’s Reverie of the Malignant, it is clear that they do not struggle to find a footing within these seemingly disparate styles. They thrive in the liminal space between them.
These six tracks hit much like the sledgehammer in the hands of the Punisher in season 2 of that show – violently and repeatedly, with devastating effect.
This one is a face-ripper!
Enjoy Hayduke’s Top 50 of 2021 list.
