This is the 4th EP from Columbus, Ohio horrorcore duo Klokwerk E. Consisting of Billy D & Kyle Kombs, they launched themselves a pair years in the past off their debut EP Will Boof 4 Rent & later the full-length debut The Emerald Tablets. These guys would additionally kind the supergroup Mighty Morphin’ Wackness with the Super Famous Fun Time Guys over 14 months in the past, dropping Santa Claus Fukked My Dog in addition to an acclaimed sophomore effort Anubis & their earlier EP Bukkake Mukbang Extravaganza this summer season. In preparation for Hallowicked weekend nevertheless, Rent a Friend has been slowly revealing itself to be their most fascinating prolonged play but.
It’s solely applicable for the title observe produced by Kyle Kombs to set the tone of issues speaking about making new finest associates & seems to “Have Some Fun” after an extended day over a entice instrumental. “Bad Influence” humorously asks in case you’d journey & die for them however after the “What’s Your Name?” skit, the synth-funk impressed “Johnny Bravo” references the traditional Discovery Global-owned Cartoon Network sequence of the identical identify.
After the “Do You Remember?” skit, the penultimate track “Homeboys” formally winds down on Rent a Friend with a chill ballad devoted to chillin’ with some good associates & “Together” sends off the EP with one of many biggest Klokwerk E songs ever heartwarmingly telling everybody listening that they received’t ever be alone hoping a few of us dwell life extra, discover love & that it will get individuals via no matter hardships they’re dealing with.
The third mission from Klokwerk E in 2025 looks like a forgotten VHS tape from one other period providing a 1-on-1 friendship expertise that you just’ll always remember, rivaling Anubis for among the Silver Boof Brothers’ biggest materials & exemplifying their reputation within the underground. Kyle Kombs’ manufacturing has been constantly getting higher as he & Billy conceptually interact in a late-night dialog filled with pleasure, melancholy & grief.
Score: 8/10