Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats: Slaughter On First Avenue (Limited Gatefold 2xLP)

Compiled from two live performances, Slaughter On First Avenue is the kind of live record that earns its place in the catalogue. Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats pull from across their discography, with The Wasteland (2018) getting the lion's share of attention, and the result is something that functions equally well as an introduction to the band and a reward for the faithful.

The Cambridge outfit's signature sound is all here: fuzz-drenched riffs with a clear debt to early Sabbath, a thick 70s psychedelic atmosphere, and a live delivery that's tighter and more powerful than the stop-gap live release format usually allows. Kevin Starrs and company play like a band with something to prove, and the double vinyl format gives every track the space to breathe and bruise.

Released in July 2023 via Rise Above US, this is the limited gatefold 2xLP edition, catalogue number RISELP 252.

• Format: 2xLP, Limited Edition, Gatefold
• Label: Rise Above US
• Cat: RISELP 252
• Released: 14 July 2023
• Condition: New