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Blacktop Mojo “Under The Sun” Album Review

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In the world of hard rock there is a magical land that lies somewhere between Guns ‘N Rosesand SoundgardenBlacktop Mojo lives and thrives in this magical land.  A balls to the wall hard rock approach with grungy groove oriented riffs and a vocalist that can channel the spirits of both Chris Cornell & Ronnie Van Zant.

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Their third full length album, Under The Sun, is a shining look at where hard rock has come from and where it can go into the future. The album kicks off with the track “Lay it On Me” with driving drums that build up to a driving rock riff that catches the head bobbing grooves while setting the tone for the album. Which flows into the second track “Set it Free” which clearly shows off their Soundgardeninfluences. Lyrical content seems to tackle common ideas and emotions that one faces with life, love, loss, and regret. 

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While while the band definitely comes across as cohesive and skilled with the writing, showcasing their versatility with the mid-tempo single “Can’t Sleep” and the hard rockin blues fueled “It Won’t Last” the real standout performance on the album belongs to vocalist Matt James who’s soulful and wailing vocals repeatedly steal the show track after track. There are elements on this album that any fan of rock or metal should be able to find  enjoyment from. 

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This is one album that I highly recommend, especially on a day you can put your windows down and drive fast. Standout tracks: “Can’t Sleep” “Come Get Your Coat” and “Set it Free” 

The album drops on September 13th and will be available at all of the usual distribution outlets. 

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Marilyn Manson is Back

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Marilyn Manson just released his 12th album “One Assassination Under God-Chapter 1” on November 22nd 2024. 

This album in my opinion is the best album Manson has put out since Holy Wood.   It has a feeling of albums old and new with little hints of Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals and Holy Wood. 

The album opens up with “One Assassination Under God” which just gets you ready for what’s to come. With Manson Just finishing his tour, This is the Manson we have been needing for years now. He looks good and sounds great. 

Putting out a few singles from the album , the overall feeling of this album is great. It’s been a while since I’ve like a full album of Manson, while this album isn’t perfect it’s as close as perfection of those early albums were. Of course I love the singles “As Sick as the Secrets we Keep” and “Raise the Red Flag” but I also really enjoyed songs like “Death is not a costume”, “Nod if you understand” and “Sacrilegious” 

I think this new chapter of Mansons life and music is exciting , I hope we get more tours in 2025 and maybe some over the top stage shows like we did in the late 90s early 2000s. I feel the younger generation hasn’t experience a real “Full” on Manson show yet and it’s time for the King to take back his throne at the top of the Shock Rock mountain. 

ALL HAIL MARILYN MANSON 

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BUSH 30th ANNIVERSARY OF “SIXTEEN STONE” VINYL

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I remember when this album came out in 1994 . I was 15 and really discovering all types of music. As being a typical teenage boy I seen the band name “Bush” and thought hmm I love bush, let’s check it out.  It was such an amazing album from beginning to end.  

The new  released vinyl that just came out on November 17th is such a testament to this album being as great then as it is now. Listening to the vinyl just brought back so many memories of being an angst teenager that just wanted to heard. The vinyl package is amazing with lots of photos of the band throughout the years and the sound of the vinyl is so pristine. 

I got my hands on the opaque red vinyl and just looks awesome spinning on the player. It’s crazy to think that this album has so many hits and no filler songs, even the songs that didn’t become hits are just as good as the hits. 

With the hits being “Glycerine”, “Everything Zen” , “Comedown” “Little Things” and “Machinehead” but some of my favorite songs are not the hits songs like “Swim”, “Bomb” and “Alien” which is probably my favorite song on the album. If you’re a fan of Bush or this album or just want to dive into the mid 90s Grunge/Post Grunge era this is a key album to have in your collection. 

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ALICE IN CHAINS “BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE” VINYL REVIEW

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Alice In Chains have Re-Released the 2009 album on vinyl. This album was the first Alice In Chains in 14 years and the first album with guitarist/singer Willam DuVall after Layne Staley passed away in 2002. 

I was a huge Alice In Chains fan and was a big fan of both Layne and Jerry. When this album first came out I remember sorta pushing it the side only cause of sadness about Layne but after hearing “Check My Brain” I gave it a chance and was so glad that I did. This album is amazing and really put Alice In Chains back into the mainstream. 

The vinyl not only looks super awesome but sounds amazing. If you’re a fan of Alice In Chains and into collecting Vinyl, this album is a must in your collection. It’s a great packed vinyl with 2 vinyls included. 

Side A: All Secrets Known, Check My Brain and Last of My Kind. Side B: Your Decision, A Looking in View. Side C: When The Sun Rose Again, Acid Bubble, Lesson Learned. Side D: Take Her Out, Private Hell, Black Gives Away To Blue

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