... a hybrid of Sludge, Noise Rock and slowed-down HardcoreChicago's PLANETSTRUCK, with their huge, lumbering riffs and desperate, guttural vocals, are plenty rocking. In fact, they are rocking enough to the point where they should get noticed by their music alone, without having to cater to trends. This is the first full length release from the band, who has only recorded a demo prior.... dirty, downtuned dirges that these dudes deliver. Through all the sludge, there are moments of punk energy to liven things up.... they venture into full tilt hardcore territory, from humble, low key beginnings. Fans of THE MELVINS should check these cats out....
Most of the songs revolve around a couple of huge riffs, plenty of squealing feedback that only comes from turning an amp up really, really loud, and a very raw (but still pleasing) production that gives the whole thing a ’four dudes improvising in a rehearsal room’ vibe. It’s a lot of fun to listen too, and the loose feel of the album gives it a bit of a good times vibe.... Still, if your idea of having fun is getting insanely smashed on alcohol and speed, and then going round beating up junkies, then you’ll love this album.
... a simple and really quite enjoyable album. Everything’s raw and heavy, the riffs are massive, and there’s plenty of variety to keep you interested.
Imagine early Melvins crossed with hints of Godflesh, and you have a pretty solid idea of the sonic sludge Planetstruck churn on Mild Chronic Inflammation. Incredibly heavy slabs of molten riffage and relentless rhythmic pounding, enhanced by perfectly suitable lo-fi production, characterize their sound... sludgy, metal monotony
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