God’s Country

 As we get into the end of the year, I’m starting to consider what albums are going to end up on my AOTY list. Without any doubt the latest LP from Chat Pile is ranking high in the running. 

Chat Pile - God’s Country - The Flenser - 1st Pressing - Transparent Orange /700 

This record is currently up for pre order for the 5th pressing which is likely just about sold out by now, with a new cassette only release on the way. All things considered I’m lucky to have found this when I did for retail. There was also a preorder limited cover with alternative ‘Pamela Voorhees’ artwork - the same image has also been used on a run of merch. I’d love that record too but at this rate I’m definitely considering the hoodie option. 

The photography was handled by the band from what I can gather, and all the scenes are local to home for them. The music matches the environment perfectly and so does the lyrical content. This release is pretty much perfect for The Flenser - it’s dark and weird with a habit of really sucking you in. I’m into it, but I remember a period of having to put it down because it was getting to me a little bit (listen to ‘I Don’t Care if I Burn’ I’d you don’t know what I’m getting at’). 

I scored this record from Wanna Hear It (via mailorder) which is run by Joey Cahill from 6131 records. It’s the 3rd of 4th time I’ve ordered from him and he’s always sound.