Mother Nature Loving, Joyful and Free 12″
More often than not the term “Mother Nature” is associated with the more nurturing side of the natural world; flowers, butterflies, sunshine, all that. It’s easy to forget that Mother Nature also includes the brutality of natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. After hearing their pleasantly-titled Loving, Joyful, and Free I think it’s safe to say that the Leeds hardcore unit MOTHER NATURE represents the violent, pissed-off side. The band cranks out six tracks of bone-crunching hardcore with a twist, utilizing discordant, phased guitars that leave you disoriented while the John Brannon-style vocals knock you flat on your ass. Featuring members of the FLEX, MOB RULES, and WHIPPING POST, the brute force on display should come as no surprise. Highly recommended.