Tropical Fuck Storm - Braindrops

Review by Jushka Voyevoda

Album Review: Braindrops by Tropical Fuck Storm Tropical Fuck Storm’s Braindrops is one of those albums that feels like it crawled out of the underbelly of 2019 with something to say—and not in a polite, sit-down kind of way. Released on Flightless and Joyful Noise Recordings, this record smashes together Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Art Rock, and a dash of Avantgarde chaos. The result? A gloriously messy, genre-defying beast that demands your attention. The band—RKO, Fi Fi, Gaz, and Hammer—alongside key collaborator JP Shilo (who adds violin, guitar, and organ on select tracks) create an experience that feels both cerebral and primal. It's noisy, experimental, and unapologetically raw, but there's also a strange beauty lurking beneath its jagged edges. Tracks like “Can’t Stop” and “Who’s My Eugene?” are unforgettable for different reasons, showcasing why this album sticks in your head long after the last note fades. “Can’t Stop” kicks things off with a relentless energy that grabs you by the collar. The song doesn’t just play—it assaults your senses. Gareth Liddiard’s production work here is stellar, capturing every gritty detail while keeping the cacophony coherent. The mix between punk blues and noise rock elements makes it feel like you’re listening to a live performance where anything could happen next. And honestly, isn’t that what great music should do? Keep you guessing? Then there’s “Who’s My Eugene?,” which gets stuck in your brain like gum on a hot day. Its hypnotic repetition paired with surreal lyrics creates a dreamlike state that borders on unsettling. JP Shilo’s contributions on violin and guitar add layers of texture, elevating the track from good to unforgettable. There’s a moment midway through when everything drops out except for a haunting drone—it’s jarring, yes, but also oddly satisfying, like scratching an itch you didn’t know you had. Artwork by Joe Becker perfectly encapsulates the vibe of Braindrops: chaotic yet deliberate, colorful yet dark. Mastering by Dav Byrne ensures the album sounds as wild as it looks, balancing clarity with controlled madness. Photography by Jamie Wdziekonski adds another layer of intrigue, making the whole package feel cohesive despite its experimental nature. What’s wild about Braindrops is how effortlessly it jumps across genres without ever losing its identity. Whether you’re into Neo-Psychedelia or straight-up Noise, there’s something here for everyone…well, almost everyone. If you prefer your music predictable and polished, this might not be your cuppa tea. But if you appreciate art that challenges you, pushes boundaries, and occasionally punches you in the face, then Tropical Fuck Storm has crafted something truly special. Here’s the kicker: listening to Braindrops feels like eavesdropping on a conversation happening somewhere deep inside the collective unconscious of Australia, the US, and the UK—all at once. It’s disorienting, exhilarating, and sometimes downright weird, but isn’t that exactly what we need more of in music today?

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Artist: Tropical Fuck Storm
Album: Braindrops

2019

Rating: 4.39

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Maria 62	3:56
The Happiest Guy Around	4:28
Desert Sands Of Venus	4:14
Aspirin	5:14
Who's My Eugene	4:42
Can't Stop
Braindrops	6:42
The Planet of Straw Men	4:52
Who’s My Eugene?	4:41
Maria 63	7:50
The Planet Of Straw Men	4:53
Paradise	6:14
Who's My Eugene?
Who's My Eugene?	04:41
Desert Sands of Venus	4:14

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Tropical Fuck Storm - Who's My Eugene (Offical Video)

Tropical Fuck Storm - The Planet Of Straw Men (Official Audio)

Tropical Fuck Storm - Paradise (Official Audio)

Tropical Fuck Storm - Braindrops (Official Video)

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Catalog Numbers

FLT-054
JNR299

Labels

Flightless
Joyful Noise Recordings

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9 × File
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Album
320 kbps
Vinyl
LP
Magenta
CD
Stereo
Neon Violet
Limited Edition
Brain Plop Edition
Highlighter Yellow / Electric Blue Split Vinyl
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45 RPM All Media
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Yellow And Blue Split With Pink And Green Splatter
CDr
Promo

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Role	Company
Pressed By	GZ Media
Mastered At	Iridium Audio
Recorded At	Dodgy Bros Studios
Mixed At	Dodgy Bros Studios
Copyright (c)	Tropical Fuck Storm
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Tropical Fuck Storm
Manufactured By	Pirates Press
Lacquer Cut At	DW

Credits

Role	Credit
Layout	David Woodruff
Painting	Joe Becker
Performer	Tropical Fuck Storm
Photography By	Andrew Quilty, Jamie Wdziekonski
Recorded By	Gareth Liddiard, Mike Deslandes
Mixed By	Gareth Liddiard, Mike Deslandes
Artwork	Joe Becker
Instruments	TFS
Mastered By	Dav Byrne
Violin	JP Shilo (tracks: 5, 8, 9)
Guitar	JP Shilo (tracks: 5, 8, 9)
Organ	JP Shilo (tracks: 5, 8, 9)
Cover	Joe Becker
Band	RKO, Fi Fi, Gaz, Hammer
Other	JP Shilo (tracks: A5, B3, B4)

Notes

Download via coupon with vinyl editions of Braindrops purchased through retailers.
Everything recorded and mixed by Mike Deslandes and Gaz at Dodgy Bros Studios in 2019 except the wind and drilling sounds at the end of DESERT SANDS OF VENUS which were recorded on Venus by Beʜepa-14 in 1982.
Made in CZ.
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Everything recorded and mixed by Mike Deslandes and Gaz at Dodgy Bros Studios 2019 except the wind and drilling sounds at the end of Desert Sands Of Venus which were recorded on Venus by Венера-14 in 1982.
©/℗ 2019 Tropical Fuck Storm & Joyful Noise Recordings
Australian retail pressing on neon violet vinyl
140-160 gram 12" 33rpm vinyl
17" x11" fold out wall poster
Record sleeve comes packaged in a custom paper bag (if purchased through the Flightless webstore)
Comes coupon for FLAC Lossless Download of the album (Flightless webstore) or 320 kbps mp3 (other retailers).
‘Brain Plop’ - Limited to 1000 copies world-wide.
Deluxe coke bottle green transparent wax with a reddy/brown plop
Record sleeve comes packaged in a custom paper bag
Comes with FLAC Lossless Download of the album
©/℗ 2019 Tropical Fuck Storm & Flightless Records
+ Dinked Edition No.22
+ Released: 23rd August 2019
+ Joyful Noise Recordings | JNR299LPC2
+ Limited exclusive edition of 500
+ Highlighter Yellow and Electric Blue split-colour vinyl
+ Includes bonus 7” featuring a Missy Elliott cover
+ Numbered
+ Includes download
Hand-numbered edition to 500, printed on neon highlighter & cyan split vinyl with pink and swamp green splatter. Includes an art print.
PVC wallet with wraparound picture/track listing insert.

Barcodes

Barcode: 753936904378
Label Code: LC 38043
Matrix / Runout: JNR299A TROPICAL FUCK STORM - BRAINDROPS 192264E1/A
Matrix / Runout: JNR299B TROPICAL FUCK STORM - BRAINDROPS 192264E2/A
Barcode (Printed): 753936904361
Label Code: LC-30843
Matrix / Runout: F61102 // PIRATES PRESS - JNR299CD
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LD02
Mould SID Code: IFPI SJ02
Barcode (Text): 9 332727 057779
Barcode (Scanned): 9332727057779
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 194529E1/A PIRATES PRESS - FLT-054 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 194529E2/A PIRATES PRESS - FLT-054 B
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 194529E1/A PIRATES PRESS - FLT-054 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 194529E2/A PIRATES PRESS - FLT-054 B
Barcode (Text): 9 332727 057786
Barcode (Scanned): 9332727057786
Matrix / Runout: FLT-054CD 61911000208
Mastering SID Code: ifpi LC17
Mould SID Code: IFPI 7917
Barcode (On sticker): 753936904576
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, laser etched): 192264E1/A JNR299A TROPICAL FUCK STORM - BRAINDROPS
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, laser etched): 192264E2/A JNR299B TROPICAL FUCK STORM - BRAINDROPS
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, laser etched): 189267H1/A PIRATES PRESS - JNR299-7 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, laser etched): 189267H2/A PIRATES PRESS - JNR299-7 B
Other (Catalog number on 7" labels): JNR 299-7
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 192264E1/A JNR299A TROPICAL FUCK STORM - BRAINDROPS
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 192264E2/A JNR299B TROPICAL FUCK STORM - BRAINDROPS

About Tropical Fuck Storm

Australian band, sometimes only displayed as TFS. Lead by . Related to label and studios , .

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Members

Gareth Liddiard
Fiona Kitschin
Erica Dunn
Lauren Hammel

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Braindrops* by Tropical Fuck Storm is like a chaotic masterpiece. It blends so many genres—alternative rock, psychedelic rock, art rock, noise, and even punk blues—that it feels like a musical experiment gone gloriously right. One standout detail is that JP Shilo added layers of violin, guitar, and organ to only three tracks (5, 8, and 9), giving those songs a unique texture. And get this—the same song, "Who’s My Eugene?" appears multiple times on the tracklist, almost like the band is messing with your head. It’s wild, unpredictable, and totally unforgettable.

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tongetechnology

2025-03-13

The Paradise for Straw Men"It's got some Looney Tunes biology, the planet of straw men, their only purpose is to disagree and do it publicly, amen. They're always going for the coup de grace, they think they're going to fuck a movie star but all paths lead to nowhere and it all adds up to nothing." Punk psychedelia, art punk, punk blues: call it what you wish but the music is brilliant. Braindrops is a very diverse album but everything on it belongs in the higher music spheres.