Cumgirl8 deliver an album that surpasses their previous efforts, pushing forth their blend of high art, social commentary and rebellion. I’m almost wishing I was 14 again, just to have a band as cool as them to have up on my bedroom wall.

Oh cumgirl8. You will get me a meeting at HR for googling your name at 10am at the front desk. The New York provocateurs are probably aware of this. From their feminine, lingerie garb to their crude and honest songs about experiences in womanhood, the quartet have a way of charming and enticing their audiences. ‘The 8th cumming’ is no exception, in a debut album that launches their mission statement to the world and those who are cool enough to be ahead of the wave.

In a move that will piss off some and enlighten other rock music old heads, Cumgirl8’s rendition of "Karma Police", originally by Radiohead, is a striking reimagining that captures both the essence of the original and the band’s own raw, rebellious spirit. The track retains the haunting, ominous energy of Radiohead’s classic, but Cumgirl8 injects it with their signature chaos, layering it with industrial noise, distorted vocals, and an underlying sense of tension. What emerges is a version of "Karma Police" that’s not only a tribute but a transformation, bringing a new sense of urgency and rebellion to the song. This track highlights one of the attractive features to the band in the use of vocals as an instrument, using effects that stretch the voice into a siren-like wail or a robotic, detached whisper.

A highlight of the album is the track ‘UTI’, a chaotic mix of industrial, punk, and noise elements, capturing the discomfort and frustration embedded in the lyrics.

Layered vocals contribute to the chaos of the track as the progressive spiral of this infection is encapsulated in the ever frenzied instrumentation. The pounding drums and gritty guitars an unapologetically raw and intense exploration of physical and emotional discomfort with a fun twist via the industrial music genre adopted. An anthem for the vagina holding crowd? ‘UTI Fml’ indeed.

‘Girls don’t try’ is a welcomed dub effort, thanks to the bass line that takes on a slower pace, with airy synth line that is equally haunting. The song also touches on the toxic nature of perfectionism, especially when it's imposed on women by both societal pressures and other women themselves. In typical Cumgirl8 fashion, the song is a raw and cathartic release, blending both frustration and empowerment into a song that invites listeners to reject the toxic standards they’re expected to uphold.

Cumgirl8 deliver an album that surpasses their previous efforts, pushing forth their blend of high art, social commentary and rebellion. I’m almost wishing I was 14 again, just to have a band as cool as them to have up on my bedroom wall.