Poizon Culture Scam Likely LP
I know the term “grunge” is a bit of a controversial one, but POIZON CULTURE would be best described as grunge punk. Scam Likely sounds like DRIVE LIKE JEHU mixed with MUDHONEY, very early ’90s energy—screeching melodies paired with a creative use of different time signatures, giving each track a sense of a winding momentum which in turn drives the narrative of the lyrics. Phew, that was a mouthful. I can’t lie, I had to make sure I hadn’t reviewed something from POIZON CONTROL in the past. I think it would be a stretch to call POIZON CONTROL unique, but that’s really my only complaint about this album. For a self-released slab, Scam Likely is beautifully produced. This is a solid follow-up to their 2020 EP and will be fondly enjoyed by people who worship at the altar of flannel.