Lithics have expanded their ambition to half an hour of runtime. Whether that hurt them or helped them depends on how you personally enjoy their brand of all-over-the-place no wave-influenced post-punk. It is certainly refreshing to hear current post-punk bands imitate and honour this particular incarnation of the genre, as opposed to the countless faceless mood Joy Division pastiches. But with it comes a risk that the disjointed instrumentation and cocky vocal delivery will not sit well with you. If so, then perhaps turn the album off after the first few songs, for there will be little to no innovation further.
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