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Picking up where PF Radio left off, PF Radio 2 wastes no time in creating an absolutely punishing album for listeners. PeelingFlesh, a gangsta-slam band hailing from Oklahoma, has become a household name within the brutal genres of metal. PF Radio 2 combines the cult-classic sound that has become so signature to them, consisting of pulverizing riffs and audio clip-ins, paired with the immensely distinctive vocals. This ten track beast is truly the perfect sequel to PF Radio.
From the opening track, Introlude’s crackling frequencies as we are flipped through numerous radio frequencies, this song is reminiscent of 12 Gauge Autopsy. Overall, the production is raw, while remaining crisp and more commercial than their past work. Let's dive into each track.
Track-by-Track Review:
Introlude
Introlude is truly the signature PeelingFlesh album opener. The radio flip-through creates a unique listening experience for the listener, while also remaining constant with PF Radio’s opening track, 12 Gauge Autopsy.
Redacted
Two minutes and six seconds of true slam, with the signature PeelingFlesh swagger woven within the riffs, Something that sticks out the the listener is the audio clip ins integrated within the actual song, not before or after the song starts which is seen in many PeelingFlesh songs.
Channel Zero
This track has a much faster pace to it compared to the slow “caveman” pace of Redacted, this song is truly a mosh-made song.
Holdin’ (feat. Jason Frazier of Corpse Pile & Cecilia from Algor Mortis)
A significant track as vocals from Jason Frazier and Cecilia truly add an extra punch to this track. This also incorporates their individual styles within this song, adding versatility throughout the album.
Autistimus Prime (feat. Kiriakos Destounis of Embryectomy)
While this track may have a laughable title, the final product is absolutely mindblowing. Paired with Kiriakos Destounis of Embryectomy, this track truly displays the profound impact that Embryectomy has had within the slam scene.
Flesh Cathedral
This track goes darker, opening with a gospel like melody, transitioning into a riff that feels like a satanic ritual on steroids.
Middlelude
This track serves as an intermission in the album after the obliterating track Flesh Cathedral.
DVPB
Opening with a unique audio clip-in, it feels like we are being delved into a 2000s rap song, only to be hit with another annihilating riff. While the acronym remains a mystery to listeners, unlike the hit-track FFWAS, it still consists of a disgusting slam groove, like the other tracks on this album.
Outerlude
Giving the listener deja vu to tracks such as Introlude, and Middlelude, it offers listeners a short pause from the chaos.
Midnight
Launching us back into the chaos for one final track, this track consists of a more upbeat tone, compared to tracks like Flesh Cathedral, truly going out on a bang for this album.
Overall, this album is truly the perfect sequel to PF Radio, offering listeners the sound that they have become so accustomed to. Overall, PeelingFlesh has once again proved why they are a household name within the slam scene.
