Not really metal at all despite its metallic elements, this has been described as everything from progressive to industrial, but what makes it more of an acquired taste is the fact that Kong are an instrumental band, their live gigs have become legendary as each band member stands in a corner of the venue and belts out various noises from their chosen instrument. Peculiar. However, don't be put off by the isolation, Kong is a very listenable experience, the band effortlessly creating strange grooves and hooks beyond the void of extraterrestrial oddness.
British label Peaceville must be commended for their roster of varying artists, spanning from the controversial black metal gods Darkthrone, to the electro-murder of GGFH, numerous thrash and death metal acts, and of course entities such as Kong. Put simply, cuts such as 'P.R.O.V.O.K.', 'Cows' and 'Quite' will either leave you gagging for more or running as far as possible from home because this is quite an alienating experience, but one worthy of your attention.
7/10
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