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- Summary: The latest full-length release from British post-punk duo Sleaford Mods features guest appearances by Liam Bailey, Big Special, Gwendoline Christie, Aldous Harding, Snowy, and Sue Tompkins.
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- Record Label: Rough Trade
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Punk
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Jan 6, 2026There are sweet moments on The Demise Of Planet X - not least guest appearances from Aldous Harding (Elitest G.O.A.T.) and Life Without Buildings' Sue Tompkins (No Touch) - and a more delicate musical palette, but the overwhelming mood is one of weariness; with the state of the world and the tedious, endless gotchas. [Feb 2026, p.85]
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Jan 15, 2026Williamson displays a welcome new vulnerability on the harrowing Gina Was, about a childhood incident. Meanwhile, Fearn is subtly developing his production, venturing beyond electro-punk to use classical strings on Double Diamond and a broader range of collaborators.
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Jan 16, 2026The hollow-eyed confessions of childhood trauma on "Gina" and empty consumption on "The Unwrap" make it clear Sleaford Mods are still masters of bleakness, but it feels less like Fearn and Williamson are fighting their battles alone. They broaden their horizons on "Flood the Zone," joining forces with Liam Bailey.
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Jan 16, 2026The Demise of Planet X pops the balloon of overinflated egos. “Double Diamond” starts with epic, building guitars, only to implode with a tinny Casio keyboard take of “Smoke on the Water,” emphasizing the endless regurgitation of irrelevant rock cliches.
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Jan 14, 2026It sometimes feels as if Sleaford Mods retreat a little too far on The Demise of Planet X – diagnosing collapse with sharp wit but leaving little in direction or galvanising force. In a Britain that could use art to provoke unity as much as amusement, that distance feels not just like an easy route, but a missed opportunity, no matter how enjoyable the chaos remains.
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Jan 12, 2026Rather than escalating, it holds its ground, making it one of Sleaford Mods’ most coherent and controlled releases to date.
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Jan 20, 2026The old tricks have lost their potency, and without them, the rage and Williamson’s endless torrent of expletives sound increasingly tragic.