Welfare Jazz

by Viagra Boys

Welfare Jazz cover art

The Swedish post-punk outfit's sophomore record leans heavily into sleazy, chaotic grooves underscored by manic saxophone performances. Frontman Sebastian Murphy utilizes biting satire and self-deprecation to critique toxic masculinity and substance abuse through the persona of a washed-up, ignorant degenerate. It tragically marks the final album released before the sudden passing of founding guitarist Benjamin Vallé.

Genres

  • Post-Punk
  • Art Punk

Tracklist

  1. Ain't Nice
  2. Cold Play
  3. Toad
  4. This Old Dog
  5. Into The Sun
  6. Creatures
  7. 6 Shooter
  8. Best In Show II
  9. Secret Canine Agent
  10. I Feel Alive
  11. Girls & Boys
  12. To The Country
  13. In Spite of Ourselves