Sleaford Mods Still Have Plenty To Be Angry About - SPIN

"It only takes 33 seconds for Jason Williamson to drop an F-bomb on "The Good Life," the first track from The Demise of Planet X, Sleaford Mods' first record in three years. This latest record, released January 16, isn't much of a departure from the duo's signature sound: Williamson furiously yelping and rapping over Andrew Fearn's driving electronic beats. For a group that has always trafficked in anger, a world unraveling into chaos is perfect fodder for a Sleaford Mods record."

"For American listeners, Sleaford Mods' music could be a head-shaking conundrum. Williamson often focuses on issues relevant to British listeners. Some of his slang (like "minging")-as well as his affinity for the word "cunt"-might get lost in translation. But if you live on the west side of the Atlantic, there are plenty of more familiar pop culture references (Pete Davidson, Don Draper, and more) to dig into."

"Sleaford Mods is one of those bands that felt fully formed upon inception, and over the past two decades, any changes to that configuration have been subtle. Despite that, The Demise of Planet X feels a bit more polished than prior releases. Williamson and Fearn did the bulk of the recording at their regular studio JT Soar in Nottingham, but additional time at Abbey Road Studios and Invada Studios helped sharpen the edges of Fearn's typically pithy production."

The Demise of Planet X opens with "The Good Life," where Jason Williamson drops an F-bomb 33 seconds in. The record, released January 16, maintains the duo's signature sound of furious yelps and rapped vocals over Andrew Fearn's driving electronic beats. World chaos and anger provide lyrical fodder. American listeners may find British slang and profanity unfamiliar, though some pop-culture references are relatable. Recording took place mainly at JT Soar in Nottingham with additional work at Abbey Road and Invada Studios, producing a slightly more polished sound. Five tracks include guest features from Gwendoline Christie, Sue Tompkins, and Aldous Harding.

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