Acid Smoothie Erupts With 'Faxing the Vatican', a Sonic Frenzy of Distorted Brilliance and Hypnotic Grit
- STAFF
- Jul 10
- 4 min read
By: Staff
An electrifying triumph of raw sound and vision, Acid Smoothie ignites a visceral sensory storm
Acid Smoothie has fully embraced the analog dream and brought it roaring to life with the release of Faxing the Vatican. This project feels as much like a manifesto as it does an album. Across 30 riveting minutes, the artist presents a fully fleshed-out concept that marries nostalgic reflection with post-rock energy, blending a reverence for obsolete technology with a distinctly modern sound. Acid Smoothie doesn’t just aim to recall a bygone era; he confronts it, digs through its artifacts, and pulls the wires from its outdated circuits to craft something refreshingly urgent and undeniably magnetic.
From the opening moments of Faxing the Vatican, it's clear you're not stepping into familiar territory. This isn’t your typical pop release. But ironically, if you're craving the visceral joy of a feel-good track, you've actually found it, just hidden beneath a whirlwind of snarling guitars, thunderous drums, and shape-shifting grunge textures. You didn't need another formulaic track anyway, and we didn’t realize how hooked we’d be until the album had already swallowed us whole. From the first pulse to the final fadeout, Acid Smoothie proves impossible to turn away from.
“Dice Guy” kicks things off with a gritty, upbeat guitar tone that’s as infectious as it is defiant. There's a glow beneath the distortion, a resonance that makes you want to slam dance and scream along. The energy doesn’t let up, not for a second. And when Acid Smoothie's vocals enter, they arrive cloaked in lo-fi overdrive, like a cryptic dispatch crackling through a busted megaphone. It’s hypnotic, like watching the air shimmer as soundwaves ripple through it. The delivery is the real gem here. It is purposefully set back in the mix, allowing the blistering guitar work to cut through with anthemic force. The mid-song spiral into chaos is a cathartic release, a breakdown so wild yet so precise it feels like the soundtrack to losing control in the most beautiful way. As the track closes, those laser-like guitars fire off like stormtrooper blaster bolts, pure electric fury. And what’s most striking is Acid Smoothie's ability to make that sonic firestorm visual. He paints in audio, and as the listener, you don’t just hear the music. You see it, feel it, dissect it. That level of immersion is rare, and it is executed masterfully.
“Shandarita” is another standout that absolutely shouldn’t be missed.
“I could inhale digital to die slower / or maybe just weirder / or just much quicker.”
With lines like this, Acid Smoothie turns existential dread into poetic gold. The track’s slow-burn build creates tension without ever losing heat. The vocal tone is cold and restrained, yet dripping with irony, sarcasm, and deep reflection. The relentless guitar line feels like it's uploading itself into your bloodstream, turning sonic waves into nutrients. The result is undeniable. Acid Smoothie’s music performs exactly as intended. It downloads itself into your brain, and you want it to stay there.
“I Won’t Join Yr Church” starts with soft piano keys and initially gives the illusion of a vulnerable ballad in the making. But in true Acid Smoothie fashion, that expectation is flipped the moment we hear:
“Bible sellers is at my door / talk a short while nothing more.”
From that moment on, it’s impossible to look away. You know by now this isn’t going to follow the standard blueprint. Instead, the track unfolds with witty, biting lyricism delivered with casual confidence. The tongue-in-cheek commentary is not only clever, it’s completely captivating. Acid Smoothie proves here he could write a traditional pop song if he wanted to. But that’s just it: IF he wanted to. By the time the track reaches the 2:05 mark, any question of his intentions vanish. What’s left is a resounding answer. He delivers upheaval, precision, and undeniable talent in equal measure.
The album lands on “Shred,” a volcanic closer that channels the spirit of Black Sabbath with electrifying intensity. This is where the guitar work becomes a spectacle all its own. It chimes, screeches, and slices through the mix like molten glass. The thunderous drumwork ebbs and swells, allowing the guitars to take center stage. The tempo shifts guide you like searchlights through the sonic storm. It’s a full-throttle thrill ride. By the time the grinding notes arrive around the 1:20 mark, you’re reminded why the electric guitar remains one of music’s most expressive voices. It speaks, it shouts, it sings, even when no lyrics are present. And as you close your eyes, it’s easy to imagine yourself holding the instrument, channeling that same energy into the air around you.
What takes Faxing the Vatican to another level is the revelation that Acid Smoothie is the sole instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and final mastering hand behind the entire album. The totality of this vision, tracked from concept to bedroom to digital platform, is awe-inspiring. Every note, every beat, every lyric lands with precision and intent. Yet nothing ever feels mechanical. The rawness is preserved, the edges are intact, and the spirit is untouched. This album is a triumph in sound design, songwriting, and self-expression.
We’re still listening and still finding new details hidden within the walls of fuzz and rhythm.
Without hesitation, we give our full recommendation. Plug in, press play, and don’t look back.
This is a must-hear release destined to be an underground favorite. And when it hits the stage, we’ll be front row, right next to you.
Acid Smoothie’s 'Faxing the Vatican' is a scorching fusion of chaotic precision and hypnotic guitar firepower
Acid Smoothie’s artistic voice is both unmistakable and refreshingly unpredictable. Rooted in DIY ethos yet propelled by personal vision, his music bridges the gap between raw experimentation and refined emotional output. Each sonic environment he constructs feels like a carefully wired circuit of thoughts and sensations. He doesn’t just make songs; he builds atmospheres that resonate like distant signals finally reaching their destination. With a deep awareness of both analog warmth and digital alienation, he forges new emotional codes from familiar fragments. His work evokes curiosity and connection, and his creative control reveals a rare depth of intention.
We’re so excited to have found and can’t wait to hear more from the wildly inventive Acid Smoothie.
