Kangaroo Crucifix clearly knows how to pull you out of the mundane and launch you into the cosmos. Their ten-minute rock-reggae operetta, Shock Rabbit, is an absurd trip where a rabbit wanders through galaxies in search of a new home, encountering enemies, sacrifices, and universal oddities along the way. This mix of space opera and philosophical freestyle feels more like a wild road novel written under an acid rainstorm.

Let’s start with the fact that frontman Dave Parillo did almost everything himself. And you can hear it. But to make everything just right—flawless and smooth—he brought in session musicians. Because sometimes you need other hands to refine your madness.

The main intrigue, though, lies in the real story behind this hellish mix of genres. A lonely rabbit racing across alien planets in search of something to call home. Pursued relentlessly by some enigmatic hostile force. Maybe it’s just our eternal anxiety or paranoia on a cosmic scale, or maybe it’s a literal adversary encoded into those heavy riffs. You sit there listening, maybe even having fun, but deep inside, a damn carousel of tension keeps your nerves on edge.

Over these 10 minutes, it’s impossible to predict where the track will go, and then—boom—catharsis hits. Some might feel it immediately, others a little later, when the music fades. And for some, that catharsis might turn into outright dissonance—what did I just listen to? Why does this chaos make me feel so good despite everything? And that’s exactly the magic of it: Kangaroo Crucifix leaves a residue—a mix of surprise, delight, and a touch of bitterness.

It’s not easy listening—this kind of audacity demands a taste for provocation and a readiness for unexpected turns. But damn, that might be exactly what makes this release truly remarkable. And if this makes your fur stand on end, even just a little, then it was all worth it. Highly recommended.

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