Released in August 2021, Deep States by the Australian art-punk quartet Tropical Fuck Storm (TFS) serves as a visceral time capsule of the "lockdown era," capturing the psychological fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and the surreal proliferation of internet conspiracy culture. The album is characterized by its "Give A Fuck Fatigue" (G.A.F.F.), a term coined by frontman Gareth Liddiard to describe the emotional exhaustion of navigating a relentless cycle of global crises and digital misinformation. Musical Style and Production
Deep States dives deep into the "dystopian-realist" landscape of the early 2020s, focusing on how misinformation fragments human connection. Tropical Fuck Storm | Deep States - Joyful Noise Recordings Download File Tropical Fuck Storm - Deep States...
: Liddiard’s delivery, often compared to a grittier Nick Cave, is balanced by the eerie harmonies and "eerie harmonies" of members Fiona Kitschin and Erica Dunn. Lyrical Themes: Conspiracies and Despair Released in August 2021, Deep States by the
: Reviewers noted the album's unconventional production, featuring heavily compressed drums and "warped funk" rhythms that create an intentionally jarring, anxious atmosphere. Tropical Fuck Storm | Deep States - Joyful