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The Cup of Pestilence

Frenzal Rhomb · 2023

32 min · 19 tracks · pop-punk

A relentless barrage of witty, irreverent pop-punk that captures life's absurdities with rapid-fire intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • rapid-fire bursts of humor
  • for quick energy boosts
  • witty takes on absurd life
  • short attention span friendly
  • ideal for playful gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, introspective albums
  • dislike fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2023, Frenzal Rhomb had established themselves as a stalwart of the Australian punk scene. 'The Cup of Pestilence' is their first studio album since 'Hi-Vis High Tea' released in 2019, reflecting their continued evolution while staying true to their signature sound. The album arrived during a time when the band aimed to reconnect with their roots amidst changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lagwagon· No Use for a Name· Pennywise

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Where Drug Dealers Take Their Kids 1:41
  • 2 Gone to the Dogs 1:27
  • 3 The Wreckage 1:38
  • 4 Dead Man’s Underpants 1:25
  • 5 Lil Dead$hit 1:23
  • 6 Laneway Dave 1:37
  • 7 Instant Coffee 1:53
  • 8 Dog Tranquiliser 1:48
  • 9 I Think My Neighbour Is Planning to Kill Me 2:34
  • 10 Horse Meat 1:12
  • 11 How to Make Gravox 1:39
  • 12 Deathbed Darren 1:33
  • 13 Tontined 1:58
  • 14 Fireworks 1:30
  • 15 Hospitality and Violence 1:30
  • 16 Those People 1:55
  • 17 Old Mate Neck Tattoo 2:00
  • 18 Finally I Can Get Arrested in This Town 1:36
  • 19 Thought It Was Yoga but It Was Ketamine 2:16

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