Shits, The 'You're A Mess'

Grimy, relentless, and gloriously unpolished, 'You're A Mess' sees The Shits channeling the chaos of noise rock, post-punk, and sludge into a lurching, feedback-soaked assault. The London band deals in abrasion—thudding drums, detuned riffs, and vocals that snarl and seethe through every track. It’s the sound of collapse rendered with clarity: ugly on purpose, heavy without pretense, and buzzing with nihilistic intent.

But buried in the distortion and dread is a precision that elevates the filth. 'You're A Mess' captures a band locked into their own decaying groove, balancing scum-punk energy with slow-burning menace. It’s confrontational, yes, but also hypnotic in its repetition and texture. Equal parts Swans, Flipper, and early The Jesus Lizard, The Shits deliver a debut that wallows in the gutter—and sounds all the better for it.