endin on a high

Slim Krusty

2024

2.68

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Genres: Rock, Punk

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Slim Krusty is an Australian independent musician based in Melbourne, recognized for his raw, acoustic folk-punk sound and grassroots approach to the music industry. Emerging from the Australian alternative scene, he has built a dedicated cult following through relentless touring and deeply personal, unpolished songwriting. His music is characterized by stripped-back instrumentation and a vocal delivery that is aggressively unrefined. Music critic Zara Zampaglione famously described his grunge vocals as sounding like "he's swallowed razors and a pack of cigarettes," which contrasts sharply with his melancholic, often acoustic melodies. Endin on a High is his debut studio album and was released on April 13, 2024. The project was built around Slim's life experiences thus far, dealing with heartbreak, burnout, loss, and ending with some comedic relief. He prioritizes authenticity over technical perfection, aiming to create honest music that resonates emotionally rather than sounding highly polished or over-produced.

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Apr 29 2026 Author

Bro you can’t name yourself Slim Krusty and then make indie shmindie shit like this

Apr 28 2026 Author

wow. was not expecting this based on the artist's photo and choice of nom de plume. I really *really* liked this. A combination of heartfelt and folky, with plenty of sassy smartass punk sensabilities.

Apr 29 2026 Author

They say don't judge an album by its cover, and this is proof. Brilliant album, though I liked the first half with the more thoughtful, introspective songs compared with the second half that contained more cheeky, obnoxious songs. My only complaint is that it's too short. 4 stars.

Apr 29 2026 Author

Acoustic folk-punk. Me ha gustado. Un 4.

May 20 2026 Author

not what i expected based on the album cover, i think there's a saying for that

May 29 2026 Author

The name suggested cut price Eminem, the album cover promised County and Western. The first 4 tracks delivered heartfelt acoustic folk, and then suddenly you find he’s an Australian punk. I was totally bamboozled. Well played sir, well played.

Apr 30 2026 Author

I'm gonna play "100% Spin" for my 90 year old aunt. I can't be the only one who expected something 180º away from what this actually sounded like. His voice is really rough and is the obvious potential (or real) turn-off - I actually think he might(?) have a decent voice, he's just obviously going for a punk sound/edge which probably works much better in a live setting. I just don't know how much it actually matches the singular acoustic here. Speaking of which, that's some seriously nimble finger picking on the guitar here. Impressive. Overall, there's something here - I don't really like it, but he might turn my head in a bar. 5/10 3 stars IMO: Belonged in the book? No.

May 04 2026 Author

Not at all what I expected from the cover, great collection of emotionally raw tracks bursting with genuine human spirit. Some tracks ran their ideas a bit thin, and the whole thing could’ve been fleshed out a bit more, but this is still a great listen and one of the only singer-songwriter LPs I’ve enjoyed here. Really related to the song about the bus being late.

May 04 2026 Author

There is clear talent in the guitar playing but just the lyrics are dogshit and very immature. I would like this a lot more if it wasn't because of that. It's like someone trying to be edgy and just coming across as lame. Wow you can swear how original. Otherwise, this would be my jam. My personal rating: 3/5 My rating relative to the list: 3/5 Should this have been included on the original list? No.

May 21 2026 Author

Some of you are drawing pentagrams and channeling artists from different dimensions to add onto the list, who the fuck is Slim Krusty. Actually pretty good though, very different from what the cover might make you believe. Kind of a scumbag folk album. EXTREMELY Australian. Short and sweet, 3/5.

May 01 2026 Author

"endin on a high" is a singer-songwriter album by Slim Krusty. It starts with decent, but rather bland folky tracks in which his raw vocals are an upside, but the lyrics express a forced “jenny from the block” authenticity. During the album this factor keeps getting worse with less and less interesting music and increasing cursing. The low point is “Messy Pinkman”, a rewrite of Blackbird (The Beatles) that sounds like a ten year old being proud to say a lot of swear words. “Pisstake” and “100% Spin” are also awful.

Apr 30 2026 Author

Is this a joke???? I'm sorry #1 curse count? LOL. This was so bad it's almost funny. Nothing positive to say other than thank god it was only 25 minutes.

May 09 2026 Author

This might be the most annoying album I've ever heard.

Apr 28 2026 Author

Appears someone's attempt to slip this guy past the Wikipedia editing community did not take as that link vanished. Very on the fence with this one. Channeling a real Ozzie Shane MacGowan energy, inviting similar hang ups to the ones I have with that artist. Being primarily that dissolution is not a personality. There's not nothing there though, he has some genuine chops with the guitar and the contrast of that folky/country fingerpicking with the whole dirtbag whiteboy soul lyric delivery is interesting, though I'm not sure it will hold out. This was a very short album and the schtick didn't wear out it's welcome. I think he'll have to grow into some new territory to stay relevant in the long term. Still, I wouldn't write him just yet.

Apr 28 2026 Author

The name Slim Krusty really bothers me but this like a fun punk folky thing

Apr 28 2026 Author

Very raspy voice, and intimite music

Apr 29 2026 Author

Yeah this was ok although I got a little tired of it by the end. Not my favorite but wasn’t too long and some interesting bits.

May 02 2026 Author

There’s a story here I’m sure

May 03 2026 Author

Fully expecting an Eminem parody album with the cover and artist name, thankfully it was better than that.

May 08 2026 Author

Rating: 6/10 Best songs: Ghosts, Touchin off

May 09 2026 Author

Folk punk with better than average guitar and punker than average voice. I don't hate it, but it doesn't feel essential at all. It's somewhere in the middle between Ren, who does guitar better, and Chuck Ragan, who has a more punk sound.

May 14 2026 Author

Some songs aren't bad, others a bit OTT IMO. It's raw, guitar is quite well done, vocals sometimes questionable. "messy pinkman" was certainly interesting. Don't think I'll listen again.

May 19 2026 Author

Loved it

Jun 02 2026 Author

3.5. Reminds me of Ren.

Apr 29 2026 Author

Hmm. It was OKAY. The first few tracks were fine but it got too 'angry australian' at the end. Maybe the few tracks were just good for an EP?

May 03 2026 Author

Australians annoyed as the original list didn't have Australian artists and are flooding the community list (like Canadians do as well).

May 04 2026 Author

Not what I was expecting, with a name like "Slim Krusty." That was the only pleasant surprise about the album. I don't mind cursing, but when that's all you do, you better have something to back it up, and there's just the acoustic guitar (which isn't bad, he does have some skill). "Messy Pinkman" was good for a larf ("Paul McCartney please don't sue me..."), but that was about it. NEXT.

Jun 04 2026 Author

Slim Krusty embodies the anit-folk ethos that any ol' burnout can pick up a guitar and pick away while belting out whatever lyrics are bouncing around in their mind. "endin on a high" doesn't have particularly elegant songs or elaborate arrangements, but it's a raw look into the soul of one Slim Krusty who is willing to get vulnerable enough to share his past troubles. Not much else meat on that bone though, as Krusty's voice isn't much to write home about. Still, an adept guitarist with some promise for greater things. CONTENDER FOR THE LAST: nahhhhh

May 20 2026 Author

I remember when I learned swear words as well! I was 12. This guy sounds about 45. And he doesn't have a Wiki page, which I thought was one of the rules here?