Torche – Admission – Review July 8, 2019 All roads lead to the title track, the heart of the album (placed smack in the middle) and among the best songs the band has ever recorded.
Monster Magnet – Mindfucker – Review March 31, 2018 They’ve gone from tripped-out, psychedelic fare like Spine of God and Dopes to Infinity to a more straightforward rock ‘n’ roll sound on Mindfucker, their 11th album.
Sweat Lodge – Tokens For Hell – Review April 25, 2017 It’s their swan song, as everyone involved has already decided to put the band on hiatus and go raise kids or pursue other projects.
Can’t Swim – Death Deserves A Name – Review March 11, 2016 This New Jersey band covers a lot of ground on a 15-minute, 5-song EP. I love the way they’re constantly playing around with song structures.
Harsh Toke – Light Up and Live – Review April 29, 2014 “Plug In To The Moon,” from the band’s debut record, reveals that San Diego’s Harsh Toke is really more interested in a cosmic feel-good vibes.
Earthless – From the Ages – Review April 10, 2014 This instrumental trio is heavy blues jam, first and foremost, with space, Sabbath, and psychedelia flavors added to the meaty stew.
Slough Feg – Digital Resistance – Review March 21, 2014 Slough Feg wastes no time delivering fuzzy NWOBHM feelings on “Digital Resistance,” the title track of their ninth studio album.
Naam – Vow – Review January 27, 2014 With Hawkwind and Iron Butterfly on the mind, Namm forge their own meandering path through the cosmos and desertscapes.
Indian – From All Purity – Review January 21, 2014 The opening track is a howling hell hole of a song, recalling Made Out of Babies at their most cathartic. Plus, it’s called “Rape.”
Nashville Pussy – Up The Dosage – Review January 21, 2014 Nashville Pussy is guaranteed to clear all the shit from your sinuses with all-business rock cleansers.