"Crispy Skin," the album opener, sees an opening of synths quickly descend into a driving rhythm. The eerie music video was directed by Takashi Ito and acts as an adaptation of his short film, Zone, centered on a faceless individual.
Lead vocalist Ollie Judge shares that the theme of the track was inspired by the novel Tender Is the Flesh, in which a virus has contaminated all meat, leading to the normalization of cannibalism. 'Humans are manufactured and sold in supermarkets,' he explains.
Judge elaborates, 'The track was written about how the reality of having a moral compass in these stories of desperation and horror would be extremely difficult.' This reflection on morality amidst horror is central to the album's narrative.
To celebrate the album announcement, Squid will play an intimate, sold-out show at DROM in New York City. Early 2025, the band will then embark on a tour throughout Europe and the UK.
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