The Sonic Risks of PUP and Rico Nasty
The punk rockers and rapper break all the rules on their new albums.
The Canadian punk rockers PUP, whose name stands for Pathetic Use of Potential, have released their fifth studio album, Who Will Look After the Dogs? The title implies a focus on relationships, specifically the bad ones.
“Staring into the void now / You’re going down with the ship / You’re taking me with you / I don’t need to resist, it’s just what it is.”
PUP has always been forthright about the themes of their albums, from The Dream Is Over to Morbid Stuff. This 35-minute record is no exception, exploring love affairs that curdle and forms of dislike that can only be cultivated when you know someone too well.
Rico Nasty, a rapper, is also mentioned, although her connection to PUP is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Author's summary: PUP's new album explores toxic relationships.