Cherubs - Heroin Man...

Quite honestly, there might not be an album that sounds as dirty and filthy as this. Back in 1994 the Cherubs released Heroin Man, which stands as one of the most ugly records I’ve ever heard. Not that it’s really any noisier than anything I’ve posted about on here before; it’s just that it captures a feel that most others don’t. It somehow manages to take all the grime and sweat that you picture coming off the stage and putting it into a sound. This album practically drips of filth; honestly…it might make you want to bathe.

The Cherubs was a foursome that was based out of Austin TX. However, they only managed to release two full albums before they called it quits sometime in 1995. Heroin Man serves as that second and final album, as well as their definitive record in their discography. Later a collection of singles and whatnot would be released titled Short of Popular. There are occasionally bands that sound exactly like where they came from and it’s no doubt that the Cherubs were one of those bands. The state of Texas is ever present in their sound, to the point where you almost feel as if your sitting in some dingy dive bar, complete with brawls, and to top it all off…no air conditioning. That’s the best I can do in describing just as to how this record sounds to me, so just listen to the songs and develop your own scenario.

Cherubs – Stag Party [MP3]
Cherubs – Mr. Goy [MP3]
Cherubs – Dave of the Moon [MP3]

Released on King Coffey’s now defunct Trance Syndicate label, the album is of course out of print. So it can be had through various online retailers the do the used thing. Or of course there is always eBay for the more adventurous. Regardless of which route you take, picking up this album is incredibly worth it for whatever small price you will most likely pay.