Normally I
don't get too excited about singles; however the latest offering via gorgeous
7-inch split between Fuzz Evil and Chiefs is a fuzz rocker’s dream come
true. Fuzz Evil is a byproduct of the band Powered Wig Machine, led by
Wayne Rudell and Brother Joey on guitar and bass respectively, and Marlin
Tuttle on drums. Not unlike Powered Wig
Machine, which is a fantastic full length album, Fuzz Evil ’s “Glitterbones” validates their band
name with a fuzzolicious anthem on a spiritual journey involving a dollar bill,
some whiskey, and “these glitterbones”. It’s a little fairy tale-ish along the
lines of an Alice in Wonderland vibe but with a wicked, fuzz laced soundtrack
and vocals straight out of the stoner rock handbook. Only mildly evil in nature, Fuzz Evil displays an
impressive rock and roll output containing all the elements of stoner, blues,
desert and classic rock. Cliché I know, it just satisfies and promises positive
potential for future recordings down the road.
The second
side comes from a band called Chiefs, who I was unfamiliar with
before hearing this single. Whoever paired these two songs up couldn’t have
done a better job. Chiefs crank the bass low and slow, while the distorted guitars
throb infectiously beside the crooning vocal cries. “Stone
Bull” takes this single to the next level of
greatness. A chilling chorus of twisted riffage around the 1:56 mark arouses
the fuzz on your neck and awakens a heavy sense of groove. The song makes you
feel like your floating in slow motion as chugging riff after riff drool fuzzy
bubbles of electric noise.
The single
flows seamlessly between the both sides. I should be getting my copy any minute
in the mail, which I ordered off their bandcamp page, that’s right, I said any minute. I mentally check the mail every
15 minutes just to get my hopes up. The pictures of the mini disc vinyl look
outstanding and the artwork appears to be intense. No buyer’s remorse with this
blind purchase.
For what it’s worth, if I was held at gunpoint
and had to pick a favorite, I’d go with Stone Bull. If my attacker was holding a
knife, I’d go with Glitterbones. Check both of them out at the links below, spread
the word, and buy the record. Those aren’t orders, you can complete them in any
order you want.
- The Huntsman
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