Cutthroat

Description

With Cutthroat, Shame delivers an intense and uncompromising album, produced by Grammy-winner John Congleton. The British quintet, still in their twenties, asserts itself with an amplified and daring sound, true to their raw and direct energy. Formed by childhood friends, Shame has gained technical and creative maturity over three acclaimed albums and legendary concerts. On this new opus, the band seeks a new starting point, more incisive than ever. "This record is about who we are," states singer Charlie Steen. "It's not 'poor me,' it's 'fuck you.'" The album tackles strong themes: conflict, corruption, desire, jealousy, and cowardice, all seasoned with the band's characteristic dark humor. Musically, Shame dares to incorporate electronic loops, ideas initially separate, which they ultimately merged within their universe. Cutthroat is a raw look at contemporary life, asking unsettling questions without ever claiming to have the answers. A visceral work that proves Shame has never sounded so good.