Today I’m going to feature some bands I have found recent
and past that contain just 3-songs on the albums or Eps or Demos or whatever
you want to call them. There have been countless times a release has popped up
in camp with only a couple tracks but you can’t quite call it a single, and you
almost can’t call it an EP. It depends, but for now we’ll go with the age-old
shock jock radio term and give you some Back to Back to Back 3-Packs. They play
through quick and are easy attention getters that often end up with more repeat
play than full albums for time’s sake.
Spacetrucker – Slow Orbit
In Spacetruckers case the 3-songs are a prelude to a full
album. Sort of a single type release giving folks a taste of what to expect and
really where this idea popped in my head to focus on a feature with 3-song
outputs. I had the pleasure of hearing a promotional version of the complete
album and I am very excited for the masses to check it out. Its huge in the
world of heavy rock n roll.
Spacetrucker have plowed onto my radar like a tricked-out
van full of puppies and candy! Nothing can keep me out of these riff-fueled,
bottom end blaster. Holy crap are we in for a treat on their full length due
out soon!!
Freeways – Cold Front
This one has been out for a little while. I had listened to
it and watched it get passed around camp several times before I finally just
added to my collection. On cassette tape, no less. 3 left currently and 3 songs
that will have you banging your head with a big fat smile. It’s got that poppy
sort of Thin Lizzy ring to it. Parts NWOBHM but also anchored in the modern
wave of proto-metal. Very catchy and promises more to come with high
expectations
Death Drive – The Flip Sessions
It seems that I fell upon several of these relatively at the
same time just in the last couple weeks. They all deserve a shout out and
especially this one by a band called Death Drive from Montreal, Quebec.
If anything, that 3rd and final track will take you deep
under the sea of psychedelia into a vortex of heavy rock n roll. Wow, this
shows some serious potential. I especially dig that closing track. Jaw
dropper.Favorite track: Under the Sea.
Hybernation – Hybernation
This one is more on the heavy, tripped out doom variety but
don’t let that scare you. In fact, the heavier the fuzz on this one the better.
I think these guys sent in their material directly to the Doom Charts page
where I discovered them. Fitting location to send as this is Doomy as shit and
heavy as fuck.
Black Sheep – E.P.
Looking at the album cover one would expect some flat out
heavy metal, perhaps in the vein of Motorhead or even sludgier like Black Tusk
or something. What we end up with is a relatively heavy, sludgy, highly melodic
and high energy metal album indeed. What you see is what you get and Black
Sheep aren’t following the herd. Hey another Montreal, Quebec
band in the same feature. Just noticed that.
The Big Shaboozie – Fine N’ Dandy/Baby Making Music
The title says it all here. I may have featured these guys
before with their previous material, but they too just released some new tracks
a couple weeks ago, and they rock as expected.
Kanawha – Kanawha
This is the third and final installment of a not just 3-songs, but 3 EP series. Lots of 3s here and this final Kanawha really shows the band to its full potential. Tony’s riffs are weighty and angular and combined with the throbbing rhythm and passionate vocals. I’ve seen this band more lately than any other band. They are local and just so happen they also are the ones who help bring the most touring bands in this heavy rock scene through town so they are always supporting by playing the shows. Pick up the whole set and check out their other projects on the world-wide web.
True Believer – My Satan
My Satan brings us a riff heavy, groove induced output of
straight up heavy metal. Traditional in a sense, the suave vocals, dynamite
rhythm and twin guitar harmonies make me a true believer and excited to see
where these guys go. Very promising EP.Favorite track: My Satan.
There you have it. A quick little blast of 3-trackers. One
other good thing to note is the price for 3 tracks is less than a stick of gum
in the 1950s in some instances. You can’t afford not to just add this kind of
stuff to your collection and use as a reminder to keep your eyes and ears on
the bands, because, more often than not, a 3-song output means there is
something else on the horizon and if you like this, you’re going to love the
upcoming material.
-The Huntsman
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