WORDS Michael Lanigan

Nobody can hold a candle to Death Grips. Government Plates; their third LP released in 19 months makes this clear. While The Money Store was an industrial maelstrom and No Love Deep Web ventured into alienating musical wastelands, this is an all-out assault of found sounds and terrifying vocals. Ironically, their volatile, schizophrenic music is now so unpredictable that one is prepared for anything. However, this does not make for dull listening. In fact, Plates is likely to be the most thrilling album of 2013. From the abrasive psychedelic lead single Birds, to the aggravated drum‘n’bass of Feels Like A Wheel, they have pushed the envelope for punk, rap and industrial music by miles. No mean feat, considering their past two albums set the previous records for innovation. It is not for the faint hearted, but those willing to brave the monstrous decibels are in for a treat.