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Angry Metal Guy<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/flummox-southern-progress-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flummox – Southern Progress Review</a></p><p><i>By Kenstrosity</i></p><p>Originally slated to be my main Thing You Might Have Missed feature, Tennessee avant-garde metal quintet <strong>Flummox</strong>’s fifth LP <em>Southern Progress</em> caught me completely off guard. Attracted to the prompt “their most obnoxious album yet,” I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first exposure to <strong>Flummox</strong>’s work. I figured it might be weird, but it’s also distinctive, fun, and infectious. Fearlessly creative, deeply detailed, lyrically cutting, and stupidly intelligent, <em>Southern Progress</em> rapidly became my favorite record released so far this year. It doesn’t seem likely now that anything out of the metalverse this year will surpass it.</p><p><em>Southern Progress</em> embodies a rhizomic system of inspirations and influences that, when harnessed by <strong>Flummox</strong>’s wacky brains, emerges from the soil as something wholly unique in style, sound, and intent. My best attempt to contextualize this material would involve names from the progsphere like <strong>Fair to Midland</strong>, <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/best-and-worst-sounding-records-of-2015-angry-metal-fi/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Native Construct</strong></a>, <strong>Pink Floyd</strong>, early <strong>Queen</strong>, and Mike Patton; purveyors of the extreme such as <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/yer-metal-olde-strapping-young-lad-city/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Strapping Young Lad</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/slugdge-esoteric-malacology-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Slugdge</strong></a>; avant-garde touchstones like <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/mr-bungle-the-raging-wrath-of-the-easter-bunny-demo-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Mr. Bungle</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/igorrr-savage-sinusoid-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Igorrr</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/diablo-swing-orchestra-swagger-stroll-down-the-rabbit-hole-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Diablo Swing Orchestra</strong></a>; genre-jumpers such as <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/king-gizzard-or-dawn-of-eternal-night-an-annihilation-of-planet-earth-and-the-beginning-of-merciless-damnation-things-you-might-have-missed-2023/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard</strong></a>; and even cinematic composers like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/flummox-southern-progress-review/#fn-215851-1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a> Ultimately, though, there is no comfortable comparison. <strong>Flummox</strong> are a singular entity of weird, wild, theatrical metal capable of nailing every bizarre idea they throw at me, such that in less than a week, I had a majority portion of <em>Southern Progress</em>’ 57-minute runtime pinned to my psyche. All the while, its candid exposition of the queer and genderfluid experience in the Bible Belt (“Southern Progress”) struck a chord so rarely plucked by music on this sphere, and its inspired exploration of the neurodivergent experience as one of its parallel plot lines (“Executive Dysfunction”) gave me an easy avenue to resonate even more deeply with its voice.</p><p></p><p>The tricky reality of <em>Southern Progress</em> is that 750 words is woefully insufficient to encompass all that <strong>Flummox</strong> achieves, but its primary triumph is in universal songwriting excellence. Music like this marks a once-in-a-blue-moon occasion—and an ambitious undertaking—but <strong>Flummox</strong> makes it look effortless as they balance the beauty of melodious, theatrical compositions with the livid, frothing rabidity of searing, off-kilter riffs, thunderous rhythms, and revolutionary attitude (“Southern Progress,” “Femto’s Theme,” “Long Pork,” “Executive Dysfunction”). While these elements are familiar to anyone with experience in the metalverse, their twisted forms instead leave a vivid impression of something altogether more eccentric and uncanny (“Southern Progress,” “Nesting Doll,” “Locust Eater,” “Coyote Gospel”). Well-defined structures and concrete themes play their part in making sure these warped representations stick. Presenting every unhinged idea, cynical line, and explosive outburst inside a digestible package makes <em>Southern Progress</em> somehow even stranger and more enthralling for its deceiving accessibility (“What We’re In For…,” “Always Something Going Down,” “Siren Shock,” “Flumlindalë”).</p><p></p><p>In spite of its unquestionable adoption of metallic methods, <em>Southern Progress</em> is an intensely theatrical affair unfit for the genrephobic, but is nonetheless something everyone should experience at least once. Challenging in a different way than <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/imperial-triumphant-goldstar-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Imperial Triumphant</strong></a> or other known creators of what certain pundits call “not music,” <strong>Flummox</strong> is similarly fearless in their exploration of style and technique, and equally meticulous in application and execution. To that end, <em>Southern Progress</em>’ music is mutated and maniacal, but grounded through several root elements: emotional depth, societal awareness, thoughtful critiques, and artistic integrity. More than just a vehicle for that cogent societal commentary, the potent passion that each member of <strong>Flummox</strong> hemorrhaged into <em>Southern Progress</em> is unmatched by all except the unfuckwithable technical quality of their writing and performances. The fact that this intangible factor boasts such strong presence inside of, and coalesces so harmoniously with, the tangible product proves that <strong>Flummox</strong>’s dedication, attention to detail, and intentional artistry contributes meaningful substance and significance not just to <em>Southern Progress </em>on its own, but also to the greater body of metal as we know it today.</p><p>It is for this reason that <strong>Flummox</strong>’s <em>Southern Progress</em> isn’t just an excellent album, but also an important one. Aside from its high artistic merit, <em>Southern Progress</em> is a timely and fierce challenge against the dehumanization of queer, gender-nonconforming, and even neurodivergent communities across the American South—and, by extension, the country—especially by organized religious (read: Christian) entities. But it’s also a celebration, a triumphant expression of pride and love and resilience that only comes from openly and unashamedly discovering, struggling with, and ultimately embodying all that you are in spirit, body, and mind. Everyone deserves to know this feeling without fear of stigmatization, fetishization, violence, or isolation. <em>Southern Progress</em> is an unorthodox and fun, but wildly effective, advocate for that cause.</p><p></p> <p><strong>Rating:</strong> Excellent!<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/flummox-southern-progress-review/#fn-215851-2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2</a><br><strong>DR:</strong> 8 | <strong>Format Reviewed:</strong> 320 kb/s mp3<br><strong>Label:</strong> <a href="https://needlejuicerecords.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Needlejuice Records</a><br><strong>Websites:</strong> <a href="http://flummoxed.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flummoxed.bandcamp.com</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/flummoxband" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/flummoxband</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide:</strong> April 11th, 2025</p><p></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" 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Your Future Ex<p>"Our piggies need slop."</p><p>Open your mind for this album in <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://metalhead.club/@DXMacGuffin" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>DXMacGuffin</span></a></span>'s <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/ProgTuesday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProgTuesday</span></a>:</p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/Flummox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Flummox</span></a>: Southern Progress</p><p><a href="https://album.link/i/1788810242" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">album.link/i/1788810242</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/AvantGardeMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AvantGardeMetal</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/QueerPossumCore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>QueerPossumCore</span></a></p><p>FFO <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/TheAtomicBombAudition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TheAtomicBombAudition</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/StolenBabies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StolenBabies</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/VictoryOverTheSun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VictoryOverTheSun</span></a></p>
El Pregoner del Metall<p>FLUMMOX (Estats Units) presenta nou àlbum: "Southern Progress" <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flummox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Flummox</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AvantGarde" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AvantGarde</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Stoner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Stoner</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DoomMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DoomMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ProgressiveMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProgressiveMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PsychedelicRock" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PsychedelicRock</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Abril2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Abril2025</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EstatsUnits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EstatsUnits</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nou%C3%80lbum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NouÀlbum</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Metall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metall</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Metal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/M%C3%BAsicaMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MúsicaMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MetalMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MetalMusic</span></a></p>