Released in August 2021, Deep States by the Australian art-punk quartet Tropical Fuck Storm (TFS) serves as a visceral time capsule of the "lockdown era," capturing the psychological fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and the surreal proliferation of internet conspiracy culture. The album is characterized by its "Give A Fuck Fatigue" (G.A.F.F.), a term coined by frontman Gareth Liddiard to describe the emotional exhaustion of navigating a relentless cycle of global crises and digital misinformation. Musical Style and Production
: The band incorporates diverse influences ranging from Delta blues and jazz to hip-hop and industrial noise. Download File Tropical Fuck Storm - Deep States...
Deep States dives deep into the "dystopian-realist" landscape of the early 2020s, focusing on how misinformation fragments human connection. Tropical Fuck Storm | Deep States - Joyful Noise Recordings Released in August 2021, Deep States by the
The album's sound is an unpredictable blend of art rock, noise rock, and psychedelic rock, often described as "cursed" or "high drama". Lyrical Themes: Conspiracies and Despair : Reviewers noted
: Liddiard’s delivery, often compared to a grittier Nick Cave, is balanced by the eerie harmonies and "eerie harmonies" of members Fiona Kitschin and Erica Dunn. Lyrical Themes: Conspiracies and Despair
: Reviewers noted the album's unconventional production, featuring heavily compressed drums and "warped funk" rhythms that create an intentionally jarring, anxious atmosphere.