This dirty, Austin-based, Canadian trio has its' own sound, sometimes described as Motörhead backing up Hank Williams. Nice one! Think ZZ Top on a ton of acid and this is what you might get. Play this sucker loud, folks.
Super 400's latest album is a Major Effort from this sympathetic trio. Give this one some time to grow on you, it's definitely worth it. Your's truly's totally in love with this band. Hot damn!!!
Costello's early work is famous for its' energy, smart lyrics and some interesting compositions. On his studio albums he doesn't always really get there IMHO, but on these '78 live recordings the sweat is dripping from the ceiling. Tracks like Radio, Radio, Pump It Up and Waiting For The End Of The World are also included.
Here's a nasty & rare one for the summer. I saw Thee Andrews Surfers a couple of years ago and they blew me away with their energetic, punky surf. Imagine Dick Dale backed up by The Ramones. Go!
Portugal. The Man grabbed me with their eccentric rock on Church Mouth. On this album they sound a bit more relaxed and balanced. Tracks like People Say, The Woods, Everyone Is Golden, Do You, Mornings... Wow.
The Loved Ones never had big success, but they sure had the songs for it. Better Do Right is filled with a tasty blend of blues, rock & soul in a mod-ish outfit. Gotta love it!
The Atomic Bitchwax is a cool, heavy boogie trio from New Jersey. These guys mix ZZ Top, Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath in their very own way. Give this one more than one spin, it's a grower.
This '69 album by the greatest female singer of all time is everything you'd want it to be. It's got all the soul you can imagine, a lot of funky grooves and those blue notes that hit the spot.
Candybar Planet was - if I recall correctly - a nineties stoner band from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Saw them live a couple of times back then (a.o. Dynamo Open Air) and they definitely had a Kyuss vibe. On 32 Bitch there's a lot of cool & fuzzy riffin'.
Clutch newest album is a Killer once again. It proves to integrate more blues licks, lame grooves and balls-to-the-wall drums. Saw Clutch on their current tour and they played some of these live. Smokin'!
Paper's a nice solo effort by Black Crow Rich Robinson. A lot of thick tone, slow beats (me likey) and cunning songs. His vocals aren't as strong as his riffs, but Rich certainly presents Paper with joy-le-vive. ;)
High On Fire is one of the most intense riffing rock trio's I have ever come across. Ungodly loud, tough as nails and blablabla. Just listen to this album and bow for these guys.
Doyle had been playing quite some years (a.o. in The Fabulous Thunderbirds) before recording this album. He shows he can do more than playing the most beautiful blueslicks on this solo debut. Together with Wendy & Lisa he travels thru soul, funk, rock and more.
More acid blues rock from San Francisco, this time from a band that still exists. Dzjenghis Khan jams loud and proud on this one, recorded at Guy Tavares' (Orange Sunshine) studio. Smokin'.
Those who dig rough, psychedelic rock from the late '60s and the early '70s really should pick up this one. Shiver was a power trio that played Hell's Angels' parties and Hippie street fairs as well. A musical representation of Acid. No overdubs.
This is one funky-ass record. Gets even a bunch of librarians to a houseparty. Junior Parker also covers three tracks by The Beatles - all you samplers out there, listen closely to Taxman. Brilliant stuff. Comes from vinyl.
You just might recognize a couple of beats from this album. Baby Huey is one of the most sampled artists within the hip hop industry. Back in the '60s, the man himself poured out one soulfull song after another. Dig.
Chuck Prophet's latest album is a "mesmerizing blend of warmth and chill" according to Philadelphia Inquirer. I couldn't possibly describe the vibe of Soap and Water any better than that. Sweet.
Raunchy rockabilly from '56. Clay didn't make it big, but he was an inspiration to a.o. Gene Vincent, The Paladins and Brian Setzer. No lame ballads on this one.
More NYHC for y'all. This is my #1 Hardcore album of all time. Harley Flanagan hunts you down and crushes you. The Riffs!
