Joan of Arc, In Rape Fantasy and Terror Sex We Trust (CD)

Joan of Arc are a confusing band to keep track of. Their records can be great and terrible, welcoming and infuriating, sometimes all at once. Some emphasize one aspect more than another. 2003's In Rape Fantasy and Terror Sex We Trust dates from just after the semblance of a touring line-up fell apart. While the companion LP So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness tries to hold together coherence despite the turmoil, In Rape Fantasy... just embraces the turmoil, and it's one of their more infuriating records as a result. It's probably the stronger of these two records, but it can also be a thankless listen at times.