Australian Guitar

UNLOCKING THE TRUTH

Packed to the brim with whiplash-inducing twists and turns, searing social commentary and enough chaotic, kaleidoscopic energy to have listeners drenched in sweat and out of breath by its interlude, Enter Shikari’s sixth full-length effort is the perfect musical rollercoaster for pop, rock and punk fans to embrace as the album that will undoubtedly go on to define 2020. It’s also a distinct encapsulation of all the colour and calamity the band have spent their past 21 years brewing – that fact by design, according to guitarist Rory Clewlow.

The 15-track comes three years after a decidedly focussed effort in , which sought to revolutionise the aesthetic behind the English electronicore warriors; less garish and erratic, with a defined sound and restrained potency… A Enter Shikari at their ballsiest and most batshit crazy.

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