From the goofy band name to the crass track titles right down to the muddy-as-hell mix, Ace Quaalude's debut aq is the rare kind of album that manages to look and sound like it cares very little what you think of it while still coming off as unpretentious and—more importantly—highly enjoyable. To make a series of recordings so naturally slick (think Fat White Family with a gothic streak) takes serious chops. The sense of "bedroom fuckery that came out way better than expected" is strong here, and the result is an enjoyably raw and honest EP. Check it out or don't; Ace Quaalude will be having a chuckle about it either way. -Austin Phy