Bitter Branches (Let's Give The Land Back To The Animals)
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
Released: 2026
Genre: Noise rock, Punk
Sounds Like: Chat Pile, Jesus Lizard, Pissed Jeans
Homeland: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What makes Let's Give The Land Back To The Animals elite and sit atop OHMs Peak?
Bitter Branches returns with one of this year's leading noise rock/punk albums to hit our speakers. The album is heavily influenced by 90s noise rock, yet it distinctly bears their unique mark on the genre.
The music flows effortlessly through various impeccable transitions, with genuine angst that keeps us captivated.
The production is flawless without being overdone, perfectly suited to the rock style. This album features an impressive and deep sound that is a must-hear on vinyl.
Track Listing:
Rat Poison 2:30
Cave Dwellers 3:01
Pity Party 2:26
Basic Karate 2:52
Posture Contest 3:31
Everything Must Go 3:58
High Street 2:24
7-11 3:19
Fine Powder 4:00
Here Comes The Chisel 5:20
Dive deeper into Let's Give The Land Back To The Animals with our Q&A with Bitter Branches.
OHMs Peak: Bitter Branches has roots in some of the most influential 90s hardcore, math-rock and noise rock bands. The BB team has years of amazing different projects. How did this lineup come together, and what made the chemistry feel right for a new project?
Bitter Branches: Philadelphia is home to so many musicians that it was only a matter of time that we bump into each other. As "veterans" of 90s hardcore scene, I think we all share a musical shorthand and an itch to explore certain lanes and see what happens when it’s the five of us attacking that kind of songwriting.
OHMs Peak: “Everything Must Go” stands out as one of the album’s most psychologically revealing tracks. What were the inner workings behind how this song came about?
Bitter Branches: That’s basically me talking to myself and trying to muster the strength and will to march on as the world seems to be headed for that iceberg and we’ve been failing to turn the ship. It’s a bit of a self-critique of myself and people in general. We clearly aren’t making the world a better place. Every smile seems fake to me. Meanwhile, enjoy your capitalism and get back to work.
OHMs Peak: The album art for ‘Let’s Give the Land Back to the Animals’ is striking …a dark, surreal scene with a giant hand lowering a tiny tricycle‑riding figure by a string. What was the visual concept behind this artwork and who created it?
Bitter Branches: That would be me. There are a few meanings there I suppose. I like to leave it open to interpretation, but it’s definitely about large forces pulling the strings while we are entertained and sometimes blissfully ignorant. It’s also about childhood and innocence and trust being ripped away and taken advantage of.
OHMs Peak: Many songs on the album feel like character studies or emotional autopsies. Do you have a preferred setting as you create and formulate the tracks? Would love to hear more about your process.
Bitter Branches: I spend way too much time inside my head and wonder how people seem oblivious to the smoke and fire that surround us. We are easily distracted by shiny objects and we seem to have very little collective will to do the right thing. We live in an age where we have the means and intelligence to solve the world’s problems, but we create billionaires and divisive labels instead. Empathy is in short supply — for people and animals.
OHMs Peak: How did the name Bitter Branches come about?
Bitter Branches: It’s the title of a PJ Harvey song. Just sounds cool. No deep meaning.
OHMs Peak: If you could play with any band NOT in your genre who would it be and why would it complement your live performances?
Bitter Branches: Hmmm. I would play with just about anyone. I love bills that mix it up.
OHMs Peak: Bitter Branches is stranded on an island with only a solar‑powered record player. As a band — collectively — what single album are you bringing with you?
Bitter Branches: Tough one. Maybe The Clash’s London Calling or Radiohead’s Kid A.
Bitter Branches are:
Jeff Tirabassi,
Dan Yemin
Matt Ryan
Kevin Sommerville
Tim Singer
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