(DL63) NOMATRIX - Slíbhín
Nomatrix is one of my favourite bands and they don ́t deny themselves on this
four track CD single either. Their fast punk rock with nice bass lines lights up
my life. It's a shame that it's only four songs but it can be played on repeat
on CD and that's the best. I could probably stretch to that they actually have a
style in the punk style without in any way sounding strange. But their fast punk
with their nice bass is actually a little bit own and that they play faster and
faster for every record it feels like it doesn't matter either. I could probably
say that they are one of Ireland's very best punk bands without exaggerating and
the other bands have to forgive me for that but Nomatrix is really fucking good
and catchy. If you haven't heard them, now is the time. 25/7-2025
Skrutt Magazine
(DL63) NOMATRIX - Slíbhín
This band,
from Athlone in Ireland, tickle along with no concern for kissing arse,
indulging in grandeur and wining false favour. They are a tight outfit,
doing things just right and without any sub-text and idiot underhand
game playing. They put on a good 'live' exposure, nail their songs with
zeal and rapidity and 2 of the lads run the fine record label 'Deadlamb
Records'. It is DIY in action rather than a lot of hot talk and
contemplating the navel - here I do what I do too whilst finding a bit
of time to scratch my knackers (phew).
'Slíbhín' is an angry straight-ahead song that deals with the sneaky
snakes in the grass that groom with their smooth flow and then bite you
on the ass when a better proposition arises. From the opening to the
final thrust this is a 1 minute 23 second bog-brush basic passion push
of good to honest noise making, executed without idiot baubles and
cock-firming thrill, but with a reliability not to be questioned. It is
consistent fare from a band who know their stuff and do not look to
wallow in experimentation and pomposity. They could do more with this
one but it does what it does and who am I to gripe. I do prefer
'Identity' though - the emotive content is greater, there is a good
contrast factor enhanced by the unleashed, untamed finale and overall
the song feels more complete and more challenging to the players and the
listening lugs. The opening throes are pacey and intrinsically laden
with Nomatrix essences. The same spicings are felt via the following gob
assisted throes with energy aplenty that is easily more appreciated if
the 'volume' nob is cranked up. Depth is found and again, that final
rabid riot at the end sets the whole song aflame. Ruddy lovely!
A tremble of nervousness and outsider oddness. The main drive is soon
upon is with a very retro-Nomatrix feel that has me pondering the
archives and pondering how long this band has been plying its trade. A
gruff, rough and inner-scaffolding with a kick up the arse for those
playing a game. 'Victim' wallops home with uncompromising hunger and a
no-nonsense style of sound. Very obvious stuff from this lot and it is
what it is - frill-free, energetic and to the point. The band have
better numbers but there is something so damn deliciously consistent
about what transpires here.
'Eulogy' has a seasoned and more emotive quality with a very sober and
somewhat disillusioned feel emanated. A hopelessness is found, there
seems no escape, the crew face it head on and batter out a very
magnetising track that has many nuances and acoustic accoutrements that
any knowing fan of the band will appreciate. When the warbler at the
fore adopts a greater sense of relaxed persuasion to his oral emanations
things seem to be more honest, natural and emotive - I call for more of
this during future expulsions. Another reliable track methinks.
Four tracks, four examinations and I am still fan. As a fan though I now
want the band to take a few risks and change up the style - it will be
good for the players, the listeners and the DIY scene - challenge set -
Fungal wants another EP with a quartet of real teste-tickling oddments.
Phwoar!
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