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  • Summary: The eight-track release from the collaboration between the Melvins and Napalm Death was produced with Toshi Kasai.
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Apr 10, 2026
    80
    the result is a formal yet brilliantly informal album from the pair.
  2. The Wire
    Apr 14, 2026
    80
    More than just a treat for both bands' fans, this is a genuinely surprising and brilliant collaboration. [Apr 2026, p.51]
  3. Apr 10, 2026
    80
    It might just be the most fun release in either band’s esteemed catalogues.
  4. Classic Rock Magazine
    Apr 10, 2026
    80
    This music doesn't so much rock as lurch, convulse and blister the paint off your toenails. [May 2026, p.75]
  5. Apr 10, 2026
    80
    It’s good to hear that 40 years in the game hasn’t jaded their urge for silliness. .... It’s all entertaining enough without breaking too much of a sweat.
  6. Apr 13, 2026
    70
    The most compelling songs rank it above a mere curiosity piece, and fans who cherish both the Melvins and Napalm Death in equal measure will be pumped for this collaboration that extends the range of both acts.
  7. Apr 10, 2026
    60
    Most of the madcap antics work, while other moments are exciting failures. While it’s not an easy album to digest, it’s fun for those who enjoy the experimental process.