Albums reviewed this week: Joey Valence & Brae - Punk Tactics [9/8/23], Thantifaxath - Hive Mind Narcosis [6/2/23], Afterbirth - In but Not Of [10/20/23], Telos - Delude [3/18/23], Jute Gyte - Unus mundus patet [9/5/23], Earth - Earth 2.23: Special Lower Frequency Mix [11/3/23], Malokarpatan - Vertumnus Caesar [10/27/23].There's also some light talk around the UK's recent ban on recreational nitrous oxide, some light fun made at the line-ups for a couple of mid-tier festivals, a quick review of Punch'd Energy gummies, and a note on the overall state of of energy drinks. After the mid-show break, we do also talk about a potentially amazing TV miniseries or full series that on one has made yet, but before the break, we have some pretty interesting headlines for articles we didn't and won't read.Relevant links below, because I'm trying to do that now too.UK nitrous ban: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nitrous-oxide-ban/nitrous-oxide-ban-guidanceRockville 2024: https://www.stereogum.com/2242010/welcome-to-rockville-lineup-2024/news/Hang Out Fest 2023: https://gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/hangout-music-festival-announces-lineup-for-spring-2023-in-gulf-shores,141917Energy toast: https://old.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/17pxij4/anyone_else_make_energy_toast_when_in_a_rush/Corrupt bargains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrupt_bargainRed Caesar: https://www.salon.com/2023/10/09/the-rights-red-caesar-plan-a-new-order-keeps-marching-forward/
