In the tradition of Neil Young’s ‘please kick me off the label’ era, or when Lou Reed tried to drive his audience away, Self Defense Family delivers brilliantly difficult listens on the new 12″ EP Wounded Masculinity. Family member Mary Brulatour takes the songwriting reigns on four tracks that range from sullen folk to anxious kraut. The result is material unique even in Self Defense Family’s varied (and sprawling) catalog. It’s a ripper that’ll make you tear up. Experience the pineapple pizza of the emotional spectrum.