Green Eraser - Fuck Parental Rights

Green Eraser

Fuck Parental Rights​
self-released; 2017

3.5 out of 5

By Jamie Funk

I never heard of the genre “horror reggae” but apparently that self-described genre for Fuck Parental Rights by Green Eraser. I’m not sure that's how I would describe what's going on here but it makes sense on some levels. I thought the songs or sound collages had more in common with free jazz. Either way the songs are avant garde and revolve around digital horns, bass, sample, keys and more.

Up first is an “Intro” which will give you an idea of what you are in for. Sounds of laughter, static and other noises blend with a repetitive bass line. Disparate parts come together and in some ways reminded me of the group The Books.

The next two tracks “Discrimination Needs Better Justification” and “Needs Justification” felt like a virtual jazz band warming up before they launch into a song. Kind of like the band is stretching out and warming up their instruments. “You Treat Millions of People Like Property” is more girthy and gets into atonal music territory. The last minute or so embraces shards of white noise with blaring horns which feel like the end of a dream.

“You Tell Them To Be Content With Fewer Rights” is arguably the centerpiece. I was listening to the track and an early Animal Collective album came to mind. There were some commonalities with Here Comes the Indian in the way the chaos arises from the music.

“Tell Me, When Has That Gone Well Before?” had more or a backbone and was on this track where I can understand why he labeled it as “horror reggae.” I really enjoyed the last minute. There should be a warning with “When Consensual, Help Can Be A Wonderful Thing.” Don’t be too high when listening - you may freak out.

​This album serves a niche audience. There's just no denying that. Take a listen and it may hit you the right way.

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