Album · Released 8 October 2013
PUP
PUP make a rough entrance and then keep revealing how much control sits underneath it. Their self-titled album is packed with shouted hooks and distorted guitar, but the songs rarely settle for charging straight ahead. Odd turns in rhythm and melody give the noise a recognizable personality. The band sounds excited by the possibility that a catchy song can also feel unstable. “Guilt Trip” establishes the method. Heavy chords give way to a more…
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PUPOur album review · 4 May 2026
8.5 