Idiopathic: RHOADS

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Written By Abigail Heron

Add a splash of guitar, the essence of Circle Jerks, and a whole lot of angst, bring it to a roaring boil, and voila, there you have it: scalding punk anger—or in other words, RHOADS’s first official release, Idiopathic. The EP wastes no time assaulting the senses, immediately thrusting you into a rancorous barrage of drums and visceral vocals in “Illusion of Meaning.” The wrath is palpable, as each note punches you right in the kisser with a sting that is sickly satisfying. “Victimize Me!” brings an acidic twang to the record with the slew of venomous lyrics it spits, giving you something tough to chew on. A tad different from the Taylor Swift song of the same name, “Blank Space” delivers a taste of Black Flag-esque doom-punk, easily making it my top track on the album. Essentially distilled rage, Idiopathic by RHOADS is a let-loose, go-wild, heart-pounding EP for lovers of hardcore, and I cannot recommend it enough.

-Abigail Heron

4/5

 
 
Abigail Heron

Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Abigail finds her home in the city’s art and music scene. She has served the community in her work as the principal planner, coordinator, and promoter of all-ages metal shows, as a merchandiser for local bands, and as a volunteer at events and in films. She is currently pursuing a degree in mathematics at University of Toronto.

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