Released: 08/07/22
Leeds art-rock band Mush return with Down Tools, their third album in as many years, showcasing a freer, more eclectic sound. Moving beyond the sharper edges of Lines Redacted, the record blends mellow textures with noise-rock bursts, pairing abstract, ad-libbed lyrics with surreal wit. Themes of grief, work, and media narratives emerge through tracks like “Human Resources,” “Group of Death,” and “Northern Safari.” With its genre-hopping style and sharp commentary, Down Tools captures Mush at their most inventive and unfiltered.