With Cheap Japanese Bass Opus 236 1st Aria, Steve Lieberman delivers another uncompromising blast of militia punk, his self-forged fusion of noise punk, metal, and military music. At this stage, Lieberman has been creating for over five decades, and his latest work shows no signs of softening. Instead, it’s a sonic barrage: raw, chaotic, and brimming with the restless energy that has defined his career.
The album thrives on distortion and unpredictability. Guitars grind with metallic edge, basslines throb with urgency, and drums hammer away in relentless patterns. True to militia punk form, the sound is abrasive yet strangely hypnotic, pulling you into its world of noise and resistance. Vocals are shouted, cracked, and unapologetically imperfect; delivered more as raw declarations than polished performances.
What makes Lieberman stand out is his refusal to conform. He doesn’t smooth the edges or dilute his sound for accessibility. Instead, he leans fully into chaos, crafting music that feels both anarchic and oddly disciplined. It’s surprising, abrasive, and deeply personal. For fans of outsider punk and experimental noise, Cheap Japanese Bass Opus 236 1st Aria is a testament to persistence and authenticity. Steve Lieberman remains loud, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore.
