Sleeve M; Vinyl M. The Overload is Yard Act’s sharp, sardonic debut LP, blending witty spoken-post-punk with funky basslines and jagged guitar grooves. Standout tracks include the energetic opener “The Overload,” the slyly hooky “Land of the Blind,” the incisive satire of “Rich,” the character-driven “Tall Poppies,” and the oddly uplifting closer “100% Endurance.” James Smith’s sing‑spoken vocals deliver biting social commentary with dark humour and empathetic observation, set against taut, danceable rhythms. Released on 21 January 2022, the album debuted at No. 2 in the UK and earned a Mercury Prize nomination—confirming Yard Act’s clever and culturally resonant arrival .