Thin Privilege – Thin Privilege

Already making a notable impression in Glasgow over the past few months for their tense, cathartic live shows, Thin Privilege's debut further proves they're a force to be reckoned with. It's a frenetic two-bass assault without rhythm or lead guitars, though they don't ride on that gimmick – there's no need for egos or showmanship when the music sounds this vicious.

 

There's short, frantic bursts of noize rock in the vein of Retox (who they supported last year), but there's a surprising amount of variety across these twenty-seven chaotic minutes; No Such Constellation relies on a big ugly groove, whereas lead single Hex Charmer rides on a swarm of twisted melodies.

 

Vocalist Paul McArthur (who also plays in Salò) audibly and entertainingly twists and writhes his way through caverns of sonic sludge. All the fat has been trimmed here, though it's over so quickly you'll likely be taking the trip more than once. Fierce yet infectious, playful yet respectably restrained, it's a remarkable first set of songs.