Album Review: Chat Pile
Who Loves The Sun (2026 Album)
Release Date: 4 September 2026
Pure Tranquil Liberation - Beck Carol [They/Them]
Chat Pile (Oklahoma, U.S)
Genre: Noise rock and sludge metal
Band Members: Ray B. (vocals), L. Manhole (guitar), Stin (bass), and Cap’n Ron (drums)’s
Track list:
1. Creature
2. Deep Blue
3. Same Rules
4. PEN I S MALL
5. Shrine
6. Intruder
7. Christabel ‘26
8. Influence
9. Family Funeral
10. October All the Time
Who Loves the Sun will arrive on September 4th as a follow up to Chat Pile’s 2024 Cool World.
Oklahoma’s own underground band Chat Pile are back and bring a brand new hypnotic album with them.
Chat Pile have really found their own style, this album shows why the band are so respected in their field and impossible to ignore.
Who Loves The Sun is a must listen for anyone who loves heavy, drawn out riffs that are reminiscent of The Melvins, Borisand bands like Earth.
The lyrical content that Chat Pile brings to the table is where the band stands out the most, with true vulnerability delivered in a way that has a immediate impact.
The band have really proven themselves to be very aware of where they stand with their own music.
The opening track ‘Creature’ really gives you an idea of what to expect through the rest of the album. Which shows the same Chat Pile goodness but with some serious heavy growth that lends itself to queer readings through themes of alienation and unable to fit comfortably into ordinary social structures.
Echoing the queer experiences of feeling that the supposedly “normal” and world isn't designed for us.
The bands structure change through their stand out single ‘PEN I S MALL’ this track really keeps the whole album interesting. The track that hints at Portrayal of Guilt-style worship, with a more sludgy, degraded conclusion that reflects the theme of alienating aspects of yourself to rigid gender expectations.
Finalised with feral screams chanting ‘Simon says’ and ‘halls of degradation’.
The album’s closing track, ‘October All the Time’ ties the album together. It slows things down and highlights the true versatility of the band, showing a slightly different side to their sound while still staying true to the album’s central theme of feeling out of place.
I’m confident giving this album 9/10 stars.
