Jake Robertson remains highly prolific with his project Alien Nosejob, releasing new albums almost annually. His seventh output, Turns the Colour of Bad Shit (Anti Fade / Total Punk / Drunken Sailor), once again presents a focused thematic approach.
The inspiration here is ’70s punk—specifically, that pivotal moment when the genre split, with some heading towards New Wave and others veering into metal. The Australian artist proves once again just how exceptionally confident he is in mastering these styles.
The album mostly rumbles along in cool, lo-fi fashion, occasionally bursting into catchy hooks or wild guitar solos. Off-kilter synths pull back the curtain, letting sunlight into the smoky dive bar.
References to the Ramones or other connoisseur favorites like Radio Birdman or X-Ray Spex are inevitable. Still, many tracks sound familiar yet unique. Once again, it’s a brilliant effort from the man with a penchant for strange names.
Alien Nosejob – Turns the Colour of Bad Shit: Raw and real. – RIFL
