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It’s an election year in the United States. Just in time for the big Biden<\/strong>\/Trump<\/strong> showdown, our favorite Uncle Al<\/strong> is back with another record filled with scathing political commentary. This latest endeavor by the folks at Ministry<\/a><\/strong> is another barn burner that will undoubtedly satisfy long-time fans and relentlessly annoy those in the MAGA hat crowd.<\/p>\n HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES<\/em> is the title of this newest LP and musically it’s all you might expect from Chicago’s Native Son. It’s riffs upon riffs, with punchy keys and synths and a heavy driving bass. Now, if you’re a fan of Ministry<\/a><\/strong> you’ll know that Al Jourgensen<\/strong> and company have mellowed just a bit in terms of heaviness. Psalm 69<\/em> or The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste<\/em> this record is not. However, more in line with 2021’s Moral Hygiene<\/em>, we get a record that is catchy as all hell and accessible for many.<\/p>\n “B.D.E.” short for “Big Dick Energy” starts the record off. With a killer beat and a copious use of samples, Uncle Al<\/strong> presents an order of grand criticism on chauvinism in American society. He tells us, “The incel subsect and general misogynistic tendencies in our society are dangerous yet seem to fly under the radar so we figured it’s time to shine a light on it. In true Ministry<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> fashion we battle it with sarcasm.” It’s an enjoyable track that is both unmistakable and insightful.<\/p>\n \n