Showbread
This evolving band has now set a standard for themselves to follow. They’ve taken all that’s cool about The White Stripes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and woven it into an album for the ages. “Naked Lunch” kicks off this party with a rompin’ raw, garage-style number that’s all distorted guitars and snotty, bratty Brit & NYC gang singing. Never have the words “You make me sick, oh so sick” ever sounded so much fun to sing. This great tune hands off to “Oh! Emetophobia!” and keeps the energy level high. It breaks down into a dirty, Southern, Maylene style bridge of “Oh yeah, your voice is like music / music to my ears…” Classic. “Your Owls Are Hooting” brings the low fuzzy guitars and bass a la BRMC, along with the haunting, mesmerizing droning vocals. It’s not until the fifth track, with “Sing Me To Sleep,” that the band slows down to catch its breath (qualifying as its only filler). The great news is that the back end of the album doesn’t let down, but keeps bringing the rock. “The Jesus Lizard” and “Centipede Sisters” bounce and bop along at breakneck speed. The album ends with one of the most endearing songs in a while – the mercy prayer of the title track, which asks God for His blessing and forgiveness upon the crocodiles, cobras and all the snakes. It all ends with a roots rock clapping blues stomp that’d be at home on last year’s Howl album or any of the old blues masters; stretching further still with a meandering worship acoustic extension. With Bible lessons, prayers, humor, and great stories embedded into these ten tunes, it adds richness and depth to songs that are built to stand up to multiple listens. How they’ll live up to this benchmark on their next album is anyone’s guess. It’s hard not to love this one.
[Solid State] Doug Van Pelt
©2006 HM Magazine - All Rights Reserved
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Comments
By Jeremy
I couldn't agree more. I LOVE this album...it's easily one of my favorite releases this year. I listened to it for a straight week and I almost never listen to albums that long...and i'm STILL not tired of it. :) Blows away their first album by far.
By Dennis
Its a great album but I cant choose which one I liked more the second one of the first becasue their both really good but theres some songs that are ehh not bad...
By Kevin
Great album. Definitely one of my favorites. This band puts on one of the best live shows - don't pass up a chance to see them live.
By matthew
Yeah. This band may seem crazy to hold that frickin huge snake but the proof is in the puddin! This CD lives up to its motto: RAW ROCK KILLS!
By Rodeo Ross
this new album is soo amazing!
alot of kids are mad because of the lack of screaming, but this is the first cd in so long that i can listen to for two weeks straight and still not be tired of it.
its a great buy! and there shows are amazingly fun!
By Matthew William
I really enjoyed the album. It has a lot of spunk to it. It makes me feel alive when listening to it. They did a great job.
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