The latest EP ‘Tyranny of the Clock’ from Kilravock delivers a powerful punch to the gut that feels entirely positive. The six-track album launched on May Day serves as a genuine musical account of common workplace frustrations in today’s society. The EP tackles challenging topics like labor rights and political upheaval with bold honesty. The musical themes in each track come across as genuine and uncontrived. It sounds personal—because it is. “Who Killed Saint Monday?” opens the EP with grim energy. The track draws inspiration from anarchist George Woodcock’s writings and combines energetic guitar riffs with lyrics that challenge the disappearance of free time and self-determination. Smith plays all the instruments personally which results in a performance that feels tight and focused and carries genuine emotion.

“Solidarity Forever” is next. This fresh interpretation of a folk classic maintains neither triumph nor cheerfulness but instead casts a haunting atmosphere. The slow tempo and somber tone make it clear as this performance functions as a cry for help instead of being a celebratory piece. Guest musicians provide texture to the song which enhances its emotional depth while maintaining balance. “The 2025 Remix of Incompatibility” returns a beloved track with more intense elements. The song lyrics explore the survival challenges neurodivergent individuals face in inflexible systems. The updated sound engineering delivers a powerful and clear audio experience without losing the song’s inherent anxious feeling. “The 2025 Remix of Working Class Hero” stands as an assertive version of Lennon’s original track. Smith intensifies the song’s raw edges instead of buffering its impact. The singing sounds worn out yet angry as if the singer personally experienced each line.

The Alliterates’ track “Labor Day (2025 Remix)” brings post-punk energy to the EP. The hard-hitting drums accompany jagged guitars while delivering a clear message: capitalism has failed. The chaos reflects purpose—it represents survival through disorder rather than neat rebellion. In his experimental project, Lucid Fugue Smith ends with “Beg for Scraps (2025 Remaster)” while completely abandoning the structured form. It’s noisy, unfiltered, and uncomfortable. But again, that’s the point. This track captures life on the margins far better than any refined production could because such existence rarely produces beautiful sounds. The EP “Tyranny of the Clock” does not claim to provide solutions. The EP expresses the struggles and inner turmoil of individuals who do not fit into a system focused on uniformity. The work demonstrates political engagement alongside emotional sincerity and musical variety. Anyone who wants something different from traditional rock music should listen to this one.

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