#bits of shit

2/24/25.

I often look over my record collection and wonder which LPs I can't get rid of. mclusky is in the never-get-rid-of category. I know I've extolled my love for this band many times, but I don't mind being repetitive.

"the world is still here and so are we" is the first new mclusky LP in 20 years. And really, it doesn't sound like they've taken a break at all. This is pummeling and melodic - and it kind of demands your attention.

It's funny. I looked on AllMusic for mclusky (Wales/Bristol) comparisons, and I own none of their "similar artists" - Les Savy Fav, Idlewild and Hot Snakes. I would say they remind me of Pixies, Soul Glo, Drug Apartments, Bits of Shit, and Psychic Soviets.

9/5/17.

I think I love Mclusky because of the intensity of the bass and the vocals.  While Vulgarians might be a bit more melodic than Mclucky, their vocals and bass are every bit as intense.  Frankly, this has the feel of some of Australia’s harder stuff - Low Life or Bits of Shit.

6/9/15.

Dying for a dose of hard rock/punk?  Do you like Mclusky?  Then Australia’s Bits of Shit are right up your alley.  There aren’t too many Australian bands that sound like this - maybe Cuntz.