Thou 'Blessings of the Highest Order'

'Blessings of the Highest Order' gathers Thou’s long-running love letter to Nirvana into one colossal and uncompromising release. Spanning nearly a decade of EPs, splits, and tributes, this compilation reimagines the grunge icons’ catalog through Thou’s punishing sludge metal lens. It’s not just homage—it’s transformation: brutal, reverent, and defiantly raw.

Featuring guest appearances from Emily McWilliams, Melissa Guion, Rebecca Levy, Isidore Grisoli, and Jennifer Murphy, these interpretations retain the spirit of the originals while channeling a crushing intensity unique to Thou. From dirge-paced renditions to noise-drenched slow burns, the album refracts Nirvana through New Orleans’ heaviest underground frequencies. Wrapped in stark, photocopied artwork by local cult artist Trashboy, 'Blessings of the Highest Order' feels like sacred canon through scorched amplifiers.