Slobber Pup - Pole Axe (2 LP)

Slobber Pup's "Pole Axe" is a sonic assault that defies conventional genres, blending the raw energy of noise rock with the improvisational spirit of free jazz and the experimental edge of avant-garde and noise music. Released on October 30, 2015, via RareNoiseRecords, this album is a testament to the band's unique chemistry and boundary-pushing approach.

The trio, featuring Jamie Saft on organs and synths, Joe Morris on guitars, and Mats Gustafsson on sax, is completed by Balazs Pandi on drums. Recorded and mixed at Potterville International Sound in NY, and mastered at Electric Plant Studios in Brooklyn, "Pole Axe" is a high-energy, post-apocalyptic sonic experience. The album's three sprawling tracks—"Pole of Combustible Memory," "Bring Me My Desire and Arrows to Shoot," and "Incendiary Axe"—clock in at a total of 51 minutes, offering a relentless journey through intense, unpredictable soundscapes.

Slobber Pup's "Pole Axe" is not just an album; it's a raw, unfiltered expression of musical chaos and control, where jazz organ meets heavy guitar riffs and explosive saxophone solos. The album's production quality is top-notch, ensuring that every nuance of the band's performance is captured and amplified. Whether you're a fan of free jazz, noise rock, or avant-garde music, "Pole Axe" promises an intense, uncompromising listening experience.

This 2LP set was released in 2016.