NISEMONO - S/T LP (2025)

 

Man this band absolutely rips. 偽者 (NISEMONO) has been around for a bit now, having released their demo in 2021, but they've only recently started playing shows since all the members are now local. I believe last week at the Broadway with MERCY and OXIDO was just their second show. Great gig - this three-piece scorched the place with ripping TOTALITAR worship, a style that in my opinion seemed more heavily in vogue 5-10 years ago but these days doesn't have as many bands doing it at this level. AJAX in particular feels like a strong reference point in that regard. 

Each member absolutely shreds their respective instrument and their live sound has an intensity that goes well beyond what you think a three piece format should allow. The riffs are very creative and very memorable, and watching his hands race up and down the fretboard was dizzying. So is the drumming, very tight, creative, but powerful and not overplayed. The mixing on this record is also pretty on point. I definitely slept on this LP when it came out last year but it has been on repeat lately, and every time it ends I want to play it back immediately. One of my favorite Toxic State releases in recent memory. 

Fav track: 右翼反対 (Uyoku Hantai)

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