While not necessarily Foxy Digitalis’ daily bread, this hardcore energy overdose ranks among the most aggressive recordings I’ve heard in years. Recorded in as many days, the six numbered tracks appear to burst out of the vinyl as soon as the needle hits its surface. It’s entirely impossible to follow the lyrics in the full-colour, eight-panel booklet as the tracks and the hoarse shouting are just too fast. The occasional mid-tempo section provides a much-needed breather but still, it’s over all too soon. There can be little doubt that “VI.VII.VIII.IX.X.XI” is better than whatever metallized hardcore Southern Lord have put out in recent years. I will track down Negative Standards’ debut 10” as well.
