AMN Reviews: Surplus 1980 – Illusion of Consistency (2023; Bandcamp)

Illusion of Consistency by Oakland’s Surplus 1980 is a Zappa-infected rock album with twisted time signatures, jazz breaks, and punk urgency. The instrumental tracks feature improvised chord exploration and staccato horn patterns, while the vocal tracks touch on pandemic masking, conspiracy theories, mental health, and politics. The album showcases the band’s stellar musicianship and refreshing experimentation.

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