Chumbawamba – Slap! – Logan Sounds Off

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Today on my podcast Logan Sounds Off, I am going to be reviewing the alternative rock album “Slap!” by Chumbawamba.

Chumbawamba – Slap! Album Review

Today I am going to be reviewing on of my favourite records in my collection: Slap! by Chumbawamba.

This is an incredible record, for multiple different reasons. I think for me as a younger listener, when I was first introduced to it, I was shocked by the stunning musicianship, and really great expressive moments across the record. As a newbie to experimental music, sampling, a big band and such, this was super new to me, and really, just a bit of a blast of new information that I loved.

Not only was the music inspiring on this album, but the abrasive lyricism, about political moments and figures was very impactful on me, especially as someone who is a massive political punk fan.

This brought me to discover new movements both in music and politics. Unlike most albums, this album has remained interesting and new the entire time I have been listening to it. This is a true feat.

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Honestly, Slap! is a very underated album. I would love to spread the amazing message that this record brings. This albums really just makes alternative and political music so easy to get into, with amazing stretched across this album that makes it sound great, and so fun to listen to, even though there are some very politically infused moments that reference horrific moments and/or figures and their actions, and their actions’ consequences.

This overall is one of the best records I have ever heard. I would strongly recommend you check it out, and love it just as much as I do, for it is a dynamic masterpiece that expresses artistic creativity, as well as pure human emotion.