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Review: Steve Lieberman the Gangsta Rabbi – Cheap Japanese Bass Opus 236 1st
Aria
Steve Lieberman, better known as The Gangsta Rabbi, is one of underground music’s most relentless figures. Having already had the pleasure of reviewing two of his previous singles, I was eager to dive into his latest work: Cheap Japanese Bass Opus 236 1st Aria. This new release, containing 11 tracks and running for nearly 80 minutes, is another uncompromising chapter in Lieberman’s 50-year journey of musical rebellion.
Lieberman’s
self-defined style, militia punk, once again takes center stage here.
Fusing noise punk, metal, military music, and traces of Jewish and jazz
influences, the album delivers an abrasive yet strangely hypnotic soundscape.
It’s not an easy listen, nor is it meant to be—Lieberman thrives in defying
convention, crafting raw sonic manifestos that reflect both his vision and
lived experience.
From the opening moments, Cheap Japanese Bass Opus 236 1st Aria feels like a relentless march—chaotic, visceral, and unapologetically experimental. The bass-heavy arrangements grind forward with militant precision while his noisy, punk-infused energy injects unpredictability into every track. Each song blurs the line between performance and protest, creating an atmosphere that feels more like a declaration of artistic independence than a traditional album.
What makes
this release noteworthy is not only its sound but its context: Lieberman has
spent five decades pushing boundaries, refusing to conform to commercial molds,
and building an underground legacy that is as enduring as it is unique. At 236
albums deep, he still manages to surprise, refusing to slow down or soften his
approach.
Cheap
Japanese Bass Opus 236 1st Aria is more than an album—it’s a living testament to persistence,
creativity, and the unbreakable spirit of an artist who continues to carve his
own path in music’s outer fringes.
Rating: 3/5
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