"On their 13th LP, Williamson again convinces in the role of a potty-mouthed bystander, baffled and infuriated by what goes on around him, whether empty lives in the digital age (Weights and wanking / Hard bodies and phone lights / That's all we got), Trump's US (Maga's off their tits) or minor daily irritants: Lazy dog walkers on short walks, mate, wanker!"
"Williamson 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. The combination of Willliamson, Game of Thrones actor Gwendoline Christie's furious rap and Big Special's David Bowie-ish crooning on The Good Life makes for one of the most hauntingly catchy things they've done."
Sleaford Mods moved from DIY roots to Top 5 albums by delivering bleak, absurdist commentary on the financial crash, austerity, Brexit and the rise of the far right. Jason Williamson performs as a potty-mouthed bystander, reacting to empty digital-era lives ("Weights and wanking / Hard bodies and phone lights / That's all we got"), Trump's America ("Maga's off their tits") and petty daily irritants. Williamson reveals new vulnerability on the harrowing "Gina Was", recounting a childhood incident. Andrew Fearn expands production beyond electro-punk, adding classical strings on "Double Diamond" and diverse collaborators. Guest appearances include Gwendoline Christie and Big Special, and Sue Tompkins duets on "No Touch", teasing out the human behind Williamson's grumpy facade.
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