In a sea of Industrial and EBM revivalists, it has become increasingly more difficult to wade through the masses and find something that is able to channel the original sound and spirit, while still keeping the music fresh and interesting. Thankfully, we have The Suregon's Dog by Australia's Term Fix. All analog production by System Body and nihilist, sinister vocals by Term Fix, creates one of the best Industrial releases we've heard so far this year.
Artwork by Maidenfed (instagram.com/maidenfed)
Since 2015, we've had 4 other releases by the artist, which is a very impressive output. The Surgeon's Dog is probably the most fully realized effort and brings an evolved quality that is instantly infectious. "Furnace" is a great example of the grinding, rhythmic hypnosis on this record and we also love the track "Stretched Out", which brings a dark, haunting tale to accompany the bleak, pounding industrial sounds. "Identity and Dispose" showcases Term Fix's ability to slow down the tempo a bit, and his menacing vocals burn deep beneath the surface.
The excellent artwork is provided by the notorious Maidenfed and plays into the artist's love of fetish, with an emphasis on heavy rubber and latex. We found the "The Surgeon's Dog" to be the perfect title for the record and asked the artist to say a few words about that:
Inspiration for the name comes from the idea that I am just the dog of a surgeon, watching them complete surgeries, botching surgeries, and operating on my own body. I am still the dog on the outside watching my body be completed and manipulated, only to not have the satisfaction of living in it afterwards. Tracks are nihilistic, and observatory, with the idea that people can not always control their own bodies and thoughts. Sometimes you find yourself with no power over your own persona. Term Fix is my main and most personally connected work.
If you needed any more reasons to love this album, it's currently available as a free download, so there's really nothing not to like here. While involved in other projects (Transparent Flesh Flag, Weeping Rat & more), Term Fix is the artist's most intimate work and conveys a unique portrait that we have come to love. We look forward to hearing and seeing more from Term Fix. For more information and downloading, please visit Bandcamp and Facebook.
-JRS