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  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for Chicago trio Oozing Wound is said to features sounds inspired by the late 80’s Seattle Sound such as early Nirvana and TAD.
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  • Record Label: Thrill Jockey
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Heavy Metal, Experimental Rock, Stoner Metal, Noise-Rock, Speed/Thrash Metal
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. Jan 30, 2023
    80
    This thing is a beast. If nothing more, We Cater to Cowards has convinced me that I need more of this kind of noisy bullsh*t in my life. After wading through all this thick sludge, at least two showers will be necessary, but I’m in no rush; I’d almost forgotten how much fun it can be to play in the dirt.
  2. The Wire
    Apr 11, 2023
    80
    Deeply scored with pitch-black humour, concrete riffs and the mucus rattling squalling of vocalist Zack Weil, Oozing Wound shift effortlessly from the piledriver bludgeoning that motivates “Hypnic Jerk” to the more sustained instrumental fury of “Crypto Fash”, without surrendering any of their creative firepower or ability to surprise. [May 2023, p.60]
  3. Jan 30, 2023
    80
    We Cater to Cowards is a satisfying and sometimes thrilling record. Particularly in its final third, it finds a snarling, crunching groove that slots alongside the general feeling of our current socio-political conjuncture.
  4. Jan 30, 2023
    80
    Heavier than ever, Oozing Wound find no resolution or peace with these songs, but continue banging their heads against the wall in beautiful fits of rage and exhilaration.
  5. Mar 16, 2023
    80
    We Cater To Cowards has warranted many listens, our current timeline a wealth of ridiculousness breeding targets meant for Oozing Wound’s shrapnel. Again, if you’re missing the joke, you may want to duck.
  6. Jan 31, 2023
    74
    On We Cater to Cowards, Oozing Wound have downsized to a smaller ride, but they’ve filled the tank with rocket fuel, and they’ve never sounded more comfortable behind the wheel.
  7. Uncut
    Jan 30, 2023
    70
    The whole world's in crisis and Oozing Wound see no reason to ese off their righteous assault now, though their fifth flashes dark humour in titles. [Feb 2023, p.32]
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