This week we feature mostly heavy stuff but like always I
threw in some kickers that make you scratch your head and wonder how they fit
into the fold with a bunch of doom and punk rock albums. That’s just how I
roll. Oh, and I finally finished my new record shelf project where I built some
storage to sit on top of my old refurbished coffee table and figured it would
make a decent cover photo on today’s Bandcamp Bonanza. An album featured on
last round is pictured on vinyl that has since arrived since that article went
live.
Ghost Moths – Burn The Barn
Ghost Moth’s music will not only burn down your barn with
it’s hot take on punky southern blues, but it’ll also sweep up the ashes with
the catchy groove and gritty vocal assault. I couldn’t not add this to my collection.
Pretty blown away to be honest.
Tomorrow - Fragments
I always love recommendations of albums from members of
bands you already love informing you of a different project they are working
on. This was the case of Tomorrow’s latest output called Fragments. Nick
Shallcross, who also plays guitar and bass in the band Simon
Magus, sent me the
link to this stuff and I was pleasantly surprised. Quite the accessible take on
progressive doom metal. Traditional in a sense of vocal tone, but also
incorporates a slow, brooding atmospheric element into the mix which keeps it
interesting.
The Ossuary – Southern Funeral
The Ossuary is back with another round of funeral doom. Just
kidding, this is not even close to funeral doom, thank goodness, but they seem
to lay us to waste, nonetheless. Southern Funeral buries a swaggering output of
riffage glazed with metallic vocals preached from the books of both proto and
doom. Sick solos too!!
The Lunar Effect – Calm Before the Calm
This is 100% authentic modern heavy blues with slight traces
of influence from the classic rockers of yesteryear. Not since Lord Vapour gave
us ‘Semuta’ have I heard an album this paralyzingly shocking and righteously
heavy as Calm Before the Calm and that was just a couple months ago. How bout
that bass!!!! Tone for daze!!! The vocals? Astonishing! I’m in love!
Screaming dEAD Balloons – L ‘UN AR ID
This had my attention from the get-go with a pipe gleaming
groove and garage rock sensibility. At times it feels like you’re listening to
a psych rock version of Type-O Negative and others it’s sort of a new-wavy sort
of punk rock all while maintaining a electrifying rhythm.
Out Demons Out – Restless Blues EP
Oh my, Out Demons Out really brings a heavy restless blues,
combining mind numbing rhythm, infectious groove, and gangbuster vocals. Solid
EP.
Poste 942 – Long Replay
Post 942 brings us a high energy grunge type sound
highlighted by funky rhythm, catchy vocals, and an overall infectious hook throughout.
Great riffs, fun atmosphere and highly enjoyable. Its not revolutionary by any
means but it sounds good and its straight to the point.
Under The Mountain – II
'II' finally comes out from Under the Mountain and shows the
bandcamp world what some of us have been raving about since last November. The
album ranges from straight up heavy rock, to 80's metal, shades of hardcore and
back to pulsating doom all in 10 solid tracks. One of those albums you can play
on repeat and never burn out. The vocals are straight fire. Favorite track: Ash
and Dust.
Lynne Hanson – Uneven Ground
This artist had been buried in my wishlist for a while and
finally after seeing some high praise from some trusted sources I decided to
give it a go. What I wasn’t ready for was how extremely into this I was almost
automatically. I instantly and regularly listen to her entire discography which
is jammed with a Canadian Americana rock off the charts. The songwriting is
powerful, and the melodies are dark and heroic in a sense. I found myself
thinking about one of my favorite bands The Drive-By Truckers on and off while listening,
not necessarily because it sounds like that same kind of music, but more to do
with the approach to the song craft and delivery of the vocals tones and
atmosphere absorbed while listening. This is amazing stuff and one that I will
likely be scooping up on vinyl. The only thing holding me back right now is
some self-controlon trying to stick to a budget…. God help me.
Brother Hawk – The Clear Lake
I was reminded about this band after talking to some friends
who had seen them playing a gig with another recent band I found myself raving
about called Grandpa Jack late last year. So of course, as it so happens you go
check out other bands who share the stage with other bands you know you already
dig and chances are they are going to rock. I am sharing this one as it is
lingering in my wishlist to double as a reminder that I need to add this stuff
to my collection at some point. The $10 digital price tag doesn’t help matters.
But then again, I’d drop $25 on vinyl in a heartbeat. Such a sucker. This is
some classy southern rock with bluesy origins and a penchant for pop. Kind of a
Black Crowes type vibe which is never a bad thing.
-The Huntsman
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