Lent (album)

Lent is the debut studio album by the American noise rock band Chat Pile. It was released on July 23, 2021, through The Flenser Records. The album explores themes of poverty, drug abuse, societal decay, and mental illness, particularly focusing on the experiences of marginalized communities in Oklahoma City. Characterized by its bleak and intensely abrasive sound, Lent blends elements of noise rock, sludge metal, and post-hardcore. The album's lyrics are often delivered in a spoken word or yelled style, contributing to its raw and unsettling atmosphere. Critical reception to Lent was overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers praising its uncompromising artistic vision and its unflinching portrayal of societal issues.