From Spotify, “WALFANG is a noise collective that defies genre constraints, creating a unique sonic identity within Belgium’s bustling alternative music scene. A unique blend of noise rock, post-punk, and experimental grunge, their music invites an exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of apathy, self-destruction, and existential dread, while also offering glimpses of hope and harmony. Formed with a "post-everything" ethos, they continually push the limits of musical expression, embracing a fluid approach where no style is off-limits. Each member brings diverse influences, resulting in an evolving sound that reflects the band's dedication to artistic exploration.”

The album has ten songs, and “Soaring” is first. It has that fuzzy sting of Stoner Metal at first, with a distinct dissonance between the vocals and some of the music. The vocals border on Grunge. The entire packages indeed defies immediate categorization, but is very energetic. “Probably Sand” has an odd mixture of dissonance with melody, and the experimental side of the band comes out. What their end game is I am not sure, but I believe they just want you to enjoy the ride. “Eerie” begins with a slow and steady drum beats before descending into some angry tones, and I really hear the Grunge influence of the band here. The melody at the end is nice. “No Season” is a bit heavier, but also a bit looser at times. The main riff has a bit of a playful tone to go along with some more dissonance. The quieter tones that occupy the middle of the song have a tinge of melody to them, albeit somber.

“Japanese Emperor” is an odd title as well as an odd song. The riff is pretty sturdy, and there are even some shouted vocals, but the band carries on like some lads in a bar fight at times. “Marimo is Deaf” has a slower and looser pace at first, and it makes a quick transition from discordant guitars to some melody. The direction it takes from there might be better described as a leap of faith, down an unknown path. “Solitude” has a louder and rowdier riff but again, in comes the dissonance and it is just hard for me to swallow. The quieter parts hint at some of the themes mentioned in the introduction…existential dread among others. “Most Versatile Piece of Meat” closes the album, and I even hear some Punk influence in this song.

This was a difficult album to fully digest, and I typically go for music that is off the beaten path, and this is for sure. I have to admire their creativity, as well as their ability to push through boundaries of what the average listener has come to expect from music. In that sense, they are visionaries. But the bottom line for me is that it was very hard to make any connections on the album, and this was one mashup that I was not able to enjoy much.