Collection: PREOCCUPATIONS

The artists formerly known as Viet Cong return with a harrowing, ferociously alive rock record that nods to Swans and Echo and the Bunnymen. - Pitchfork

knotty-yet-breakneck post-punk numbers, the ones where Flegel’s bass and Mike Wallace’s dexterous drumming throw a song headlong into the rush of Scott Munro and Daniel Christiansen’s interlocking-then-cascading guitar arpeggios or synth strikes - Stereogum

It sounds like a trip back to the original goth/post-punk era, with all the evil and fury and none of the new wave shine. It’s a great way to kick the album off - Brooklyn Vegan

Placed in the middle of the record is the 11-minute “Memory”. Conventionally, a track like this might be saved for the end of a record. Putting something so massive at a record’s center speaks to Preoccupations’ bold spirit and manic energy, a centerpiece from which every other track sprouts. - Consequence of Sound

The album closer “Fever” achieves instant-classic status, sounding as close to Billy Idol as it does Joy Division. Its synth riffs evoke baroque romance—as captivating as it is spooky. - Flood Magazine