You Could Do It Tonight (studio album) by Couch Slut

You Could Do It Tonight is one of my absolute favourite albums of 2024 and I've hardly listened to it. Leaving another fairly long gap between records, Couch Slut returned with their best so far, it feels more substantial than Take A Chance On Rock n Roll and the shortish track lengths let every track pack a punch and move on, something that didn't always happen on the still excellent Contempt. Megan Osztrosits' vocals remain the band's defining features, unleashing a punishing brutality as well as a disarmingly emotional honesty. They sound clearer here and it's no struggle to pick up the lyrics which are so vital to the record. Nothing is held back and really difficult topics are dealt with the seriousness they're due. The band translate this all so well into a harsh, noisy sound, with the two guitarists doing a particularly good job of making tracks sound busy and overwhelming without ever becoming chaotic. A record you might not listen to often, but one you're sure to remember.