I love the new hipster sludge. The Sword, Big Business and these blustery beardos are cranking out some of the best stoner metal ever made. 'Blue Record', only two years old, is already classic. It is tuneful 70's worshipping grunge, with more dymamics and progressive flair than their 90's predecessors thought necessary to concoct. There are songs here, people! Heavy riffs are mere guideposts to the darkly ecstatic journey the listener will embark upon. The band is a gruff workhorse that barely seems barely able to contain the musical bluster within. There are poetic musings and primal screams, acoustic interludes and psychedelic tripouts. This band will rip your face off, and then have an intelligent conversation with you. Great album, highest recommendation, one of my favorites of the past few years. It is nearly perfect.
Rating: 9.5 out of 10
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