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Alcoholics Unanimous
Rock · 2009

Alcoholics Unanimous

Art Brut

Punchy, talk-sung indie rock grappling with the social friction of sobriety through jagged riffs and Eddie Argos's signature deadpan enthusiasm.

April 6, 2009 · Downtown

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This is the sound of a hangover being replaced by a frantic, jittery clarity. The guitars are brittle and sharp, cutting through the air with a rhythmic precision that feels both professional and on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Unlike the more melodic indie rock of the late 2000s, this record leans heavily into the post-punk tradition of talk-sung vocals and stop-start dynamics. It feels like a conversation you're having with a very honest friend in a very loud room; it is urgent, slightly awkward, and entirely devoid of pretension.

Moments Worth Listening For
the way the drums snap into a tight, motorik beat immediately following the count-in, signaling a more muscular sonic direction
the dry, brittle guitar solo that feels like it might fall apart before resolving into a sharp, rhythmic hook
the moment the backing vocals provide a melodic counterpoint to Argos's increasingly frantic spoken delivery during the bridge
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Alcoholics Unanimous sound next to the rest of Art Brut's catalogue?

Addiction+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into addiction than the rest of the catalogue.

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