That´s a real interesting release from this German band, based in Munich. UGH ! was planned as an open project, but the actual line-up has proven it´s stability so UGH ! has become a real band, although there are still working together with guest-musicians. "Terminus" contains five tracks, that a very different from each other. At first, this is no "stoner" or Doom band and it´s not easy to describe their music. While listening to this highly interesting disc, there are so many influences I can hear like Ulme, Godflesh or Unsane but UGH ! have their own unique sound. In songs like "Swell" there´s a Blues / Jazz vibe and the ending of this track reminds me to Tom Waits. The opener "Plushy Pylons" is very close to early Godflesh, while a song like "Soulsucker" would fit into the Amphetimene Reptile label program.

"Deep Red River" sounds again like a mixture between Tom Waits and Godflesh. This is the perfect soundtrack for the next David Lynch movie. Last track "Terminus" is a straight sludge doom-laden rocker. The bass is ultra-heavy and the rough vocals of Christian are giving the song the right atmosphere.It´s very good to see, that there are still musicians in Germany, who were giving a shit about musical boundaries. What about a tour with Bohren & Der Club Of Gore? This must be a quite intensive evening. LIke I´ve said before, it´s not easy to describe this band because there are so much small details in their songs, that will discover with every listening. I really like "Terminus" and if you´re open-minded enough you must order this outstanding release. 

(KK)

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