Double Negative, “Hardcore Confusion Vols. I&II” 7-inches

cover-hardcore-confusion-1and2Double Negative
Hardcore Confusion Vols. I&II
(Sorry State)

These singles … man, I’ve listened to them over and over and over since they showed up in my mailbox over two weeks ago, and I’m still finding it hard to put into words what they’re like. Double Negative doesn’t adhere to any sort of formula. Why does “Writhe” go into a reptitious throb at the end, only to start looping in upon itself again, then suddenly end? Why is “Cunny Hop” simultaneously the most offensive and most fantastic song title ever?
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