If you haven’t noticed I’ve been using my own photos for
these articles taken in my back yard of Northern Nevada mostly, but I felt they
accurately represent my intentions on here and equally portray my taste in not
only music but as an outdoor enthusiast. Music and Nature go hand in hand and
often there is something playing in my speakers while I’m engrossed in the
heavy sessions of cloud porn on. Anyway, let’s cut the sappy shit and get to
the gold. Check out this week’s tips.
Crazy Bull – The Past Is Today
This is running for candidate for top ten albums of the year
right off the bat. These guys have been on my radar for some time and they
finally were able to unleash The Past Is Today, just recently. What an
applicable title.
Finally the Crazy Bull gives us their full length debut and
if you've been paying attention you'd have noticed how much potential these
guys had on their demos. This does not disappoint. In fact, it exceeds
expectations, chalked full of infectious hooks, grueling solos, and racy
vocals. The Past is Today being exactly that, classic rock of the 70's done in
the modern era.
The Grudge – Riding With the Kings
Absolutely massive album complete with wheely popping
groove, barn burning swagger, and ass kicking power. Riding With The Kings is a
non-stop thrill excursion full of ballsy riffs and burly chops. Or is is burly
riffs and ballsy chops? Works both ways. Dig it.Favorite track: Box Of Broken
Heads.
Pseudo Mind Hive - From Elsewhere
Another kick ass band from Melbourne specializing in doomy ass fuzz rock
with a demented flair of psychedelia. The eerie vocals melt within the low end
bass, solo-riffic guitars and deranged electronics.
Pushy - Hard Wish
Pushy are a heavy psych band not afraid to push it to a
delinquent level of fuzz. Not only does Adam Burke have his name on the album
art, he is in the freaking band. The vocals have a familiar ring to them at
times sounding like punk rock version of Axl Rose meets Bon Scott. The music is
retro and has that Portland
vibe, meaning it’s got that dreary, gloomy blues thing going on with fuzzy
tones and psychedelic ring. This is good and it only gets better with each
listen. Available on vinyl from Who Can You Trust Records.
Green Dragon – Green Dragon
Consider me
impressed. Green Dragon casts a fiery plume of doomed out blues complete with
reverb and echoing with ferocious layers of fuzz.
Dustbowl – The Great Fandango
This one was released a couple years ago, but I only just
recently discovered it. I found it through another band in my collections
“recommendations” link. Pro-tip: always check the “recommendations” of bands
you dig which, when available, is located on the far right on their page. I’ve
said it before, bands you dig, usually have great taste and have friends in
great bands or other side bands. Dustbowl blew my mind enough for me to drop
$40 on vinyl, CD, and digital of 3 of their albums on bandcamp today actually
as I write this. Outlaw Americana/Alternative Country type sound, big on soul
and tight on groove. Steel guitar always has a way to my heart when done in a
haunting tone.
Poor Little Things – Poor Little Things
You guys remember The Marlboro Men? I sure do, and this is a
project featuring Mr. Dave Talon who is also in the band Rollerball Plus Tina
Jackson with the lead vocals, Fernando Marlboro on Drums and Dave doing the
rest. The album is wicked-fun with a penchant for rocking and rolling pretty
dang hard. There is a heavy garage vibe with catchy licks and hard-edged hooks.
The Boxcar Suite – Further In and Farther Out
This is just straight up rocking. Another Nerve Salad
recommendation getting high marks from The Huntsman. Groovy alternative rock
with a heady pop, jammy twang and cosmic jangle. Well written songcraft that
would have faired well back in the 70’s while remaining fresh and modern at the
same time.
Acid Priest – Drop Out
The hefty riffs rage with 70s era psychedelia one minute
while putrid street punk thrashes about the next. Like Herbert said, this is
holy shit territory. It’s dad rock for dads who bash their heads through
drywall to teach their children the dangers of drugs
-The Huntsman
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