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The Sawyer Family – Self titled (review)
The Sawyer Family
Sawyer Family 2015 Ghost Owl Records
Rating:
4 ½ of 5 Hamburgers and 3 of 4 Goats
The Oregon’s based band The Sawyer Family have dropped a set of ditties for the ages with their self-tiled release. If you’re into good tunes, Satanism, stellar vocals, horror movie references, catchy rhythms, goats, stand-up bass playing, doves having sex while eating hamburgers, dudes who wear bandannas, intergalactic warfare, sex… sex… violence, and then more sex. Well, then you just as messed up as me and you need to run out and steal, buy, or download this album and never take it out of your ear hole.
From the first track “Demonized”, vocalist/bassist and all around cool dude Zach “Sawyer” Shafer showcases his unique set of musicals skills and what he has to offer the music industry. “I saw the Devil” is one of my favorite tracks on the album with its disjointed rhythm and gritty delivery. Plus, I’m not 100% sure, but this maybe a reference to another really brutal and violent Japanese horror film.
The whole album is a masterpiece from start to beginning. It’s hard to make a band comparison with the Sawyer Family. I’m sure they have some Primus albums in their collection and undoubted a few Mike Patton projects, but there are scorching guitar leads that harken to Led Zepplin and arrangements that take you back to the poignant days of punk rock.
Not a filler track in the bunch and the production value is on point. You can feel that the band is quite comfortable with each other. Honestly I was blown away with this album… (Is that good enough pumping up the band for what they are paying me , oh shit I wasn’t supposed to say that.. why am I still typing all of this I’m not sure what’s going on?)
PLEASE EXCUSE AND IGNORE THAT LAST PART… MECHANICAL ERROR…
GO OUT AND SEE SAWER FAMILY, THEY KICK ASS AND ARE THE BEST EVER!!!
Track listing:
Demonized
I saw the devil
Pouring
High blood
Blooditorial
Giving blood
Waiting
Monochrome
Back in spades
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BUSH 30th ANNIVERSARY OF “SIXTEEN STONE” VINYL
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
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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VENDED: Album Review
9/20/24 sees the independent release of the full-length, self-titled debut album from Des Moines, Iowa natives Vended. Featuring vocalist Griffin Taylor, Simon Crahan on drums, Jeremiah Pugh on bass, Cole Espland on lead guitar, and Connor Grodzicki on rhythm guitar.
On this album they have taken more abrasive elements of nu metal as seen in the late 90s from bands like Slipknot and Soulfly and utilized elements of metalcore to slap a fresh coat of paint on the style. There are elements that remind me of the more modern and spastic styles of nu metal, similar to a band like Tallah.
Griffin’s vocal styling showcases mid-range screams as the main driving force bending the vocals. True to the nu metal elements, the rage and anger perceived from the screams are offset by the occasional catchy riff or fast talking, almost rapping stylized lyrics.
Crahan shows an impressive command of rhythm with his double bass drum. Driving each track forward with a machine gun-like purpose, which makes the more groove-oriented parts hit much harder. Crahan, in addition to the rest of the rhythm section (Espland and Pugh), all really work together well to keep the momentum moving forward while not sacrificing said groove.
While I wouldn’t call it album of the year or anything. It’s definitely worth checking out. Standout tracks: “Nihilism” and “The Far Side”.
Vended can be found on the usual socials. And the album is available on all streaming platforms. And physical copies can be purchased though https://www.officialvended.com
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