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10.0
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10.0 |
musicOMH
The sound on Welfare Jazz may be more of the same glam-phetamine trash disko bomp that made the first record so distinctive but there’s something else that’s been added to their arsenal, something that was hiding in plain sight all along
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9.0
123127
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
This mesmerising romp through mayhem and carnage will take you on a memorable journey, profound, joyful, spontaneous and bewildering
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8.5
122954
8.5 |
Northern Transmissions
Viagra Boys tone down the adrenaline, like they have something else they’re living for now. They’re chasing peace, stability, and a sound mind. They aren’t all the way there yet, but with Welfare Jazz, they’ve made a huge stride
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8.0
122950
8.0 |
NME
The Stockholm band traverse musical dissonance, country and western, "being an asshole" and, er, loving dogs, leaning into the madness of the modern era
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8.0
122952
8.0 |
Exclaim
While still lighthearted and filled with humour, it's a massive shift from previous releases, both musically and lyrically, with plenty of hints of more to come
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8.0
122962
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Where some bands have tried and failed to develop their overall appeal by simply dumbing themselves down, Viagra Boys have found success through the sheer determination of the songs. These are powerful, thoughtful songs that stand up to hours of repeated listening, and always raise a smile in the process
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8.0
122964
8.0 |
Uncut
Welfare Jazz ratchets up the pizzazz. Print edition only
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8.0
122970
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
Tennessee-flavoured, rock’n’rollin’ electro blues, pumped up with grubby distorted bass-end riffing and occasional Krautrock tints
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8.0
122956
8.0 |
The Independent
There’s a lot to unpack, but Welfare Jazz is a smart and rousing listen
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8.0
122973
8.0 |
Gigwise
More masterful satire, now with added jazz + country
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8.0
122975
8.0 |
Clash
Much like the main character of ‘Welfare Jazz’, Viagra Boys have a deep well of emotional intelligence hidden underneath their aggressively ignorant façade
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8.0
122987
8.0 |
Under The Radar
A thematically rich follow up to their debut, accompanied by a frenzied post-punk concoction that becomes more rewarding with every listen
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8.0
123012
8.0 |
Vinyl Chapters
It is certainly not a record for the faint-hearted but that is to be expected by Viagra Boys as they will continue to bring this style throughout their existence
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8.0
123023
8.0 |
Upset
Behind the rough exterior is an old soul, notes of romance hiding in every grunt and wail
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8.0
123194
8.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Every song on Welfare Jazz has something about it worth obsessing over or digging deep into
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7.7
122960
7.7 |
Beats Per Minute
The chaotic performances they are known for still shine through, there’s no mistaking a Viagra Boys record – the band’s ‘yeehaw’ playfulness might distract, but it’s all in good fun
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7.5
122949
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Consequence Of Sound
The Stockholm six-piece expand their sonic palate to include nods to jazz and country western
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7.2
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7.2 |
Pitchfork
The subversively sleazy Stockholm post-punk band walks a delicate satirical line between provocation and trolling
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7.0
122953
7.0 |
DIY
A document of a band that are perhaps more in limbo than they might first appear
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7.0
122974
7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
With their trademark snarls and ferocious contempt, Viagra Boys succeed in rendering the personal political and the mundane absurd
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7.0
122977
7.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
A tight effort that hopefully acts as a transition to a richer sonic canvas
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6.0
122972
6.0 |
The Guardian
Expanding on their pulverising visions of lowlifes and inadequates, Viagra Boys’ second just about avoids caricature
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