CD Review - Nasum - Ground Report

CD Review – Nasum

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Hellbent on destruction, Sweden’s Nasum have brought forth the demons from hell (and all that other cliche shite) into a spectacular live album. Problem is, it’s spectacular due to the simple fact that the tracks clock in at under one minute each. I mean it.

“We’re gonna take you back,” boasts the lead vocalist for the classic track “Mass Hypnosis.” Unfortunately the ‘Doom’ is brought and clocks in at under 48 seconds. Riddle me this: how the fuck is one supposed to get hypnotized in just over a half minute? Impressive! They must be the “Karnacks of Grindcore.” These guys have to get on Leno pronto! To the point, short and sweet and completely indecipherable.

Recorded live in Japan, the whole album transpires in under 25 minutes – I’ll assume the Super Terrific Happy Nasum Limited Edition Extra Special Box set (8 CD’s) should round out at a full hour.

I’d rather listen to the soundtrack from ‘Meatballs 4′ while shopping at Ikea. I’ll stick with the studio tracks if I need garbled Swede Metal.

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By E.S. Day