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· Conor Welsch
Booster Pack feels like a record made in motion. Post Sex Nachos do not sit still long enough to overthink what they are doing, and that urgency is exactly what gives this album its spark. The songs arrive fast, loud, and slightly unhinged, but never careless. There is intention beneath the chaos, and a sense that the band knows exactly when to push and when to pull back.
This is a record built on instinct, not polish.
Booster Pack thrives on momentum. The album moves through punchy indie rock, post punk bite, and moments of melodic release without ever settling into one lane. Guitars snap and grind, drums stay restless, and bass lines keep everything locked just tight enough to avoid collapse.
Many tracks feel like they could fall apart at any second, but they never do. That tension becomes the album’s defining feature. Hooks come in sideways. Choruses hit without warning. Songs end just as they feel ready to explode again. The sequencing keeps the energy high while avoiding burnout, letting short runtimes and sharp turns do the work.
This is music that feels built for rooms, not headphones. Sweaty, crowded, and alive.
Post Sex Nachos play like a band that trusts each other completely. Vocals feel half shouted, half laughed through, carrying a rawness that never sounds forced. There is humor here, but it is the kind that sits next to frustration and release rather than replacing it.
What makes Booster Pack stand out is how human it feels. Mistakes are part of the texture. Edges are left rough on purpose. The band does not sand anything down, and that honesty gives the record personality. It feels more like a document of a moment than a constructed statement.
The opening stretch hits hard and fast, setting expectations immediately.
Mid album tracks shine when the band leans into groove without losing aggression.
The final run feels like a victory lap, loose but confident.
On vinyl, this record would benefit from loud playback and zero distractions.
A standard black pressing suits this album best. Heavy sleeve, bold artwork, nothing precious.
Booster Pack is not about reinvention. It is about release. Post Sex Nachos capture the feeling of playing music because you need to, not because you are trying to prove something. The album moves quickly, hits hard, and leaves you wanting to start it over the second it ends.
It is messy in the best way.
Post Sex Nachos feel like a band built for growth through chaos. Booster Pack positions them as a live force first and a studio band second, which is exactly where their strength lies. If they continue to refine without losing this edge, they could become a staple in the modern indie and post punk circuit.
This feels like the record that puts them on people’s radar. The next one decides how far they go.
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For Fans Of: IDLES, Parquet Courts, Viagra Boys, FIDLAR
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