Release Date: May 09th 2025. Record Label: No Profit Recordings. Formats: DD
Wonky - Tracklisting
1.Bobby 02:47
2.Drinkypoo 01:43
3.Wonky 03:52
4.Ain't Shook 05:05
5.Bongfucker 04:41
6.It's Too Late (Outro) 00:47
Members
Zmija Filip - Bass/Vocals
Marko Virovac - Drums/Vocals
Review
Wonky is the third EP from Croatian Noise/Doom/Stoner/Sludge Rockers RIFFTREE and they add touches of Psych, Drone and Punk into their intense and action packed sound. They have played alongside the likes of UFOMAMMUT and Psychlona where it’s not hard to see why. RIFFTREE are a highly talented band with a pissed off and highly aggressive sound which is put through the Sludge Metal grinder on their latest EP.
The EP only lasts for about nineteen minutes with RIFFTREE delivering a BASS HEAVY and DISTORTED style of music which reminds me of early-era MELVINS and MOTORHEAD at times. Everything is stripped back with a classic sounding DIY atmosphere with intense Hardcore Punk vocals coming blazing through superbly well on tracks such as Bobby, Drinkypoo and Wonky. The lyrics are outrageous and very much in your face whilst the music is played with serious intent especially when things become more SLUDGE METAL based with a twisted Psychedelic energy appearing along the way.
The second half is more WEEDIAN and DOOM obsessive on tracks such as Ain’t Shook and Bongfucker where you can detect a slight WEEDEATER and BONGZILLA influence with the subtle Psychedelic rhythms and harsh melodies. RIFFTREE play with a NO FUCKS GIVEN energy and with that creative attitude then I’m sure RIFFTREE can go a long way in the scene. They have the backing of the mighty NO PROFIT RECORDINGS for this release and WONKY may get a physical release at a later date.
The production is not the best but it allows RIFFTREE to play to their absolute strengths whilst not being contained by modern day recording and production techniques. This is an absolute blast of violent riffs, thrills and spills with RIFFTREE delivering the goods from the very start.
Excellent and Highly Recommended.
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