Ooze - Ooze

Review by Paul Blessing

Ooze – Ooze (2012): A Sludgy, Punk-Fueled Riot That Kicks You in the Teeth If you’re looking for something that sounds like a dumpster fire but way more fun, Ooze by Ooze is your jam. This 2012 release throws punk, hardcore, and sludge metal into a blender and hits "puree." It’s messy as hell, raw as an open wound, and dripping with attitude—exactly what makes it unforgettable. The album jumps between countries (US and Italy) and labels faster than most bands can tune their guitars. Self-released on Not On Label? Check. Backed by Not Normal Tapes, Totalrust Music, Forneus Records, and Midnite Collective? Double check. Mastered by James Plotkin and lacquer-cut by MJR? Yeah, they didn’t phone this one in. The sound quality is sharp enough to cut glass, even if the music itself feels like it was recorded in someone’s basement during a bender. Now let’s talk tracks because there are some real standouts here. First up: "Row To The Guillotine." Holy shit, this song grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. It’s got this chugging riff that feels like getting punched repeatedly, but in a good way—you know, the kind of pain you ask for. The vocals sound like someone gargling broken glass while screaming about bad decisions. I remember this track because it’s relentless—it just builds and builds until you’re ready to smash something yourself. By the time it ends, you’ll either be sweating bullets or questioning every life choice that led you here. Then there’s "Experience The Hatred," which might as well be the soundtrack to losing your mind. This thing is pure chaos—a mix of sludgy riffs, blast beats, and noise that sounds like industrial machinery having a meltdown. Every second feels dirty, grimy, and dangerous, like walking through a back alley at 3 AM. The title says it all; this isn’t just music—it’s an emotional beatdown. If you don’t feel pissed off or exhilarated after hearing this, you might need to check your pulse. Tracks like “Face Metal” and “Night Gastric Reflux” keep the energy cranked to eleven, while deeper cuts like “The Smoke Told Me How” take things slower but hit harder emotionally. Even the untitled tracks have a vibe that sticks with you, like a bruise you can’t stop poking. What makes Ooze special is how unapologetically ugly it is. There’s no polish, no pandering—just raw, unfiltered rage wrapped in feedback and distortion. And honestly, sometimes that’s exactly what you need. In a world full of overproduced garbage, albums like this remind us why we fell in love with rock music in the first place. So yeah, throw this on when you’re feeling pissed off or just want to destroy something. But fair warning: once you press play, there’s no turning back. Listening to Ooze feels less like enjoying an album and more like surviving one. And maybe that’s the point. Oh, and hey—if anyone asks where you found this gem, tell ‘em the sewer. Because that’s exactly where it belongs.

Artist: Ooze
Album: Ooze

Rock

2014

Rating: 4.79

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Filename: ooze-ooze.zip

MP3 size: 133.2 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Worthless
Thankless Life
Night Gastrix Reflux
How Ya Feelin
Shrine
Feed Drugs
Night Gastric Reflux
Intro
Dope Visions
Untitled
Slow Zrch
Theft Of State
The Smoke Told Me How
Row To The Guilliotine
Experience The Hatred
No Brrrn
Face Metal
Big Angry

Video

Ooze - Self Titled 7 (Full EP)

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Catalog Numbers

35, NNT 035
XII 004
TRUST031, FR004

Labels

Not Normal Tapes
Midnite Collective
Totalrust Music, Forneus Records
Not On Label (Ooze Self-released)

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lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
ascolta in linea
online luisteren
ouvir online
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Cassette
Album
CD
C10

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	Rainbo Records
Lacquer Cut At	Prairie Cat Mastering

Credits

Role	Credit
Lacquer Cut By	MJR
Mastered By	James Plotkin

Notes

Pressing plant, lacquer cutting company and engineer identified by the runout etchings.
Limited Edition of 50 Cassette tapes. Green Cassette enclosure/shell.
Recorded and mixed in November 2012.
Limited to 500 copies.
30 copies made, issued with a shaped foldout insert.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A): NNT #035-A R-29291 PCMJR
Matrix / Runout (Side B): NNT #035-B R-29292 PCMJR

About Ooze

Sludge band from Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Bass - Antonio Strain aka Antonio Ans Drums - Stefano Sokota Guitar - Sirio Palese Vocals - Andrea L'Abbate{;}American hardcore band from Chicago, Illinois.

Members

Joey Seger
Mark Winter
Mike Drysch
Mike Seman
AJ Durso
Antonio Holguin III
Jason Davlantes
Kora Puckett

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Ooze* by Ooze is a wild mix of punk, hardcore, and sludge metal. It came out in 2012 and was released across the US and Italy. What’s cool is that it was mastered by James Plotkin, a guy known for his work with heavy, experimental sounds. The album has some gnarly tracks like "Face Metal" and "Experience The Hatred," but also includes a track simply called "Untitled." It’s got this raw, in-your-face vibe that fans of underground rock eat up. Oh, and it was self-released under the artist’s own label too—keeping things DIY all the way.

Comments

sobatkangheri

2025-03-15

Real hardcore punk here!

itssami

2025-03-14

This is sikk ooze!

thesocialmediamerchant

2025-03-14

Hi ! I've shared the music from Ooze to broadcast it on Radio saint affrique Fm airwaves. thanx a lot all, long living to Rock 'n Roll, you'll the welcomes !! !