Rating: NN
Since forming in 1989, Norway’s Turbonegro have undergone numerous lineup changes, including the 2010 departure of long-time singer Hank Von Helvete, replaced by former roadie Tony Sylvester. Sylvester sounds a lot like Lemmy, bringing an English accent to the glam-punk proceedings.
Produced by Chavez’s Matt Sweeney, Sexual Harassment is exactly what you’d expect from an album with that title, especially one by a band that’s built a career on cheekiness. They follow the “everything louder than everything else” rule, with chunky riffs and screamed backing lyrics topped off by lyrics that are creepy, drug-fuelled and full of horror-movie-style misogyny (Tight Jeans, Loose Leash). Not that fans will complain.
Still, the record sounds a bit beyond its best-before date. Maybe that’s due to the growing pains that come with a new vocalist, or blame the déjà vu quality. It’s not bad, but not their best.
Top track: Rise Below
