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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
Not Noiice
Chalk Circle
The members of the seven-piece Austin collective known as When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth sound like they skipped their rabies shots and went straight to the bar. And lit it on fire. A big, hulking beast of an album, Not Noiice is panting, heaving platter of unpolished brilliance. "Toeing The Line" is a shambolic beauty; "It's Casual" is a searing slice of runaway post-punk and "Hypnotic Locks" hums along with a discernible psychedelic edge. Be forewarned: these eleven numbers aren't pop songs, they're the shards of pop songs tossed freely over the cliff. In other words, total chaos. Elsewhere, "Sick Legs" is a menacing grinder; "It's Been Trippy, Mississippi" sounds like the Flaming Lips caught in the gears of a big rig and "It's Casual" is a joyfully fierce romp. Look, this isn't for everyone and let's face it, "Big Fuck Party" will never be a holiday classic, but if you've got old Jesus Lizard vinyl in the attic or stay up late YouTubing Scratch Acid live clips, When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth are for you and frankly, they're as good as the Noise band revival is going to get.
—Alex Green
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