Album by Sun City Girls

This was one where I wasn’t totally sure what I was getting into — and even after listening, I’m not sure I fully understand it.

On the surface, it feels chaotic. Songs twist through strange time changes, structures shift without warning, and everything has this rough, slightly unpolished edge. It can sound almost like it’s about to fall apart.

But it never actually does.

There’s something underneath all of it — a kind of steady pulse that keeps everything from drifting into complete randomness. It still feels like rock music at its core, even when it’s doing things that don’t really behave like traditional rock songs.

A couple tracks stood out as easier entry points. “Esoterica of Abyssynia” has a groove you can actually latch onto, even as it bends around itself. “Radar 1941” feels a little more grounded too, at least compared to everything surrounding it.

The rest of the album moves in and out of focus. Some moments clicked, others felt like I was just trying to keep up. It’s not always clear what direction it’s heading, but it doesn’t feel aimless either.

I don’t know that I fully connected with it, but I also didn’t want to turn it off.

There’s something here — I’m just not sure I’ve fully unlocked it yet.

Verdict: Worth a Spin

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