Algiers - S/T

Limited edition red cassette

Algiers' self-titled debut album is a stunning debut that combines an eclectic mix of styles like post-punk, gospel, soul, and industrial to create a sound that is both menacing and passionate. The album is characterized by its brooding, almost malevolent intensity, with driving synths, impassioned vocals, and an underlying political and social commentary rooted in experiences with race and privilege. Standout tracks include the "danceable electro-throb bomb" "Irony Utility Pretext" and the gospel-inflected "Games," demonstrating the band's ability to "carve something new from the fragments" of musical history.