You have to respect Dr. Acula for coming back after almost a decade and not trying to be anything else but a better version of themselves. Sonically darker, more mature, yet still characteristically fun, this is Dr. Acula at their best so far. jiggy247bp
Streamlining their post-metal sprawl through a sharper melodic focus, the Scottish juggernauts' third LP is labyrinthine yet approachable. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 25, 2024
Terse non-monotone vocals that blur the line between screaming and hardcore shouts, over high pitched funky guitar strums, deep chugs & syncopated grooves.
It's a throwback to a different era that still holds up well due to eschewing both the meshuggah worship of its time & the botch worship that had preceded it.
I've been listening to this record for 9-10 years & would still recommend it today to anyone who wants a fresh, local, groovy dose of this type of music. acceptinstruction