Do you think this whole world is going down the toilet? Do you hate your miserable life and most of the people in it? Have you observed that everything sucks these days? If so, Golden Shitters' new album Brutal Planet is for you. This Hamilton-based band comprised of Matt Ellis, Dave Tyson, and Kyle Fisher has delivered an instant classic of thumping, Ramones-inspired punk rock with lyrics reflecting the zeitgeist of these bleak times. Musically, Golden Shitters strip everything down to the essence of three-chord punk rock, and they do so to perfection. The majority of the 12 songs on Brutal Planet clock in under a minute-and-a-half, and the longest barely eclipses two minutes. The band puts on a clinic on how to be Ramones-inspired without necessarily being "Ramonescore." And I'm definitely hearing some early 2000s Dirtnap Records vibes as well. What this band does is so simple. Yet as I've said numerous times before, simple is hard to do well in music. These guys totally nail this style with fast-paced, catchy tunes and lyrics that are way deeper than it seems on the surface. Basically, anything that Matt Ellis is ever involved with is gold. In this case, it's Golden Shitters. Brutal Planet is a truly perfect punk rock album that will kick you in the teeth leave you wanting more. Push play, crank up the volume, and let your rage flow!
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