reviewed by Jolly
Coughs Secret Passage (Load Records)
The closest band to compare Coughs to would have to be a Swans / Butthole Surfers choice blend — mustardy relish on top of an atomic crashing corndog bomb of discontent. This six-piece wrecking crew fronted by Anya is an atomic bomb; she has a voice like a possessed saxophone being strangled in the best way, and some of their songs are about popping pimples, and bunnies running down the slope to keep their lucky feet. They’re from Chicago. One time I saw her jump inside of a trash barrel — she was bleeding everywhere, they turned over all the tables and chairs, dry humping the club. They have dark powers.