Smash – Play It Safe (2018): A Speedcore Assault You Can’t Ignore
Alright, let’s get one thing straight—Smash doesn’t mess around. Their 2018 album Play It Safe is a relentless gut-punch of speedcore and hardcore that’ll leave your ears ringing and your heart racing like you just stole something. Released under Deng Deng in the UK, this record isn’t for the faint-hearted or anyone who thinks "aggressive music" means turning up the bass on their car stereo. Nah, this is war.
Let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me because they’re absolute monsters. First off, “The Demonization Of Sound (UKTM Remix).” Holy crap, this track hits harder than a brick to the face. From the second it starts, you’re thrown into a chaotic whirlwind of breakneck beats and distorted synths that feel like they’re trying to tear through your skull. The energy here? Unstoppable. It’s not just music—it’s an attack, plain and simple. And yeah, maybe I’ve listened to it five times in a row while pacing my room like some kind of caffeinated maniac. Don’t judge me.
Then there’s “No Hidden Agenda,” which flips the script just enough to keep things fresh but still brutal as hell. This one feels darker, grittier, like Smash decided to take all their rage and shove it into six minutes of pure sonic violence. The drops are nasty—like, make-you-spit-out-your-drink nasty—and the buildups are so tense you might actually forget to breathe. By the time it ends, you’re left dazed, wondering what just happened. That’s how you know it’s good.
Look, if you’re looking for chill vibes or background noise, go listen to whatever bland playlist Spotify shoved in your recommendations. But if you want something raw, unfiltered, and downright dangerous, Play It Safe delivers. Funny name though, right? There’s nothing safe about this album. Not even close.
And hey, here’s a thought: maybe Smash knows exactly what they’re doing by calling it Play It Safe. Maybe they’re laughing at us, knowing full well no one will play it safe after hearing this chaos. Or maybe they just picked the title at random during a late-night bender. Either way, respect.
