Justin Broadrick has offered up a variety of releases under the Jesu banner over the past couple of years. There have been eps, singles, splits and even a single massive 50 minute slab entitled "Infinity." While nearly all of them have been intriguing and worthwhile, none have come close to the perfect mix of pop, metal and shoegaze that Broadrick delivers on his proper albums. "Opiate Sun" is different. It is an ep that unleashes the unparalleled power of Jesu's full-lengths. Gone are the electronic flourishes that so often accompany Broadrick's shorter offerings, and in their place are the full force of his crunching guitar and thunderous live drums. "Opiate Sun" is easily the best Jesu release since "Conqueror," and offers a stop gap between albums that stands tall alongside those masterful full-lengths.
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my pick for album cover of the year
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