Hard Rock Revolution – Vol 1

Hard Rock Revolution – Vol 1

Self Released – 2015

Stoner, Hard, Rock, Doom, Psych

Rated: ***.5

Hard Rock Revolution are a collection of kindred spirits, compelled by unseen forces to unite in forums, blogs and now Bandcamp to spread the word about Hard Rock, Metal, Doom. Stoner, Sludge, Psych and Blues. With that in mind, they have assembled 36 bands as a platter for you to either gorge at one sitting or to savour when you feel the need. With cuts from Doctor Smoke, Boar, Shelfin, Cult of The Occult, Sonora Ritual and plenty more, for $1.01, this can be yours. Well worth a spin or two and if you do not like a track, hey – fast forward, there are plenty more choice cuts on this collection.

(Written by Tony)

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Shellfin – Secondhand Family

Shellfin – Secondhand Family
Self released / Aztec – 2010
Stoner
Waardering: ****

Somewhere in the midst of a truckload of kangaroos, dingo’s and flying boomerangs in downtown Brisbane a couple of friends decided to form a band and called it Shellfin. Their first ep Stay for Tea was released in 2009 and ended with the song The Extent Of It. Their first complete album Secondhand Family has just come out and continues where it ended back then. Sundried stonerjams and mighty riffs served on a platter of tight drums and heavy bass. And even though some lyrics might seem trivial or maybe youthful; singer Dyob wails just as strong as John Garcia does. Maybe thanks to his time in a Kyuss tribute band? And with that we have brought it fullcircle and must be clear that we can enjoy some pure rocksongs that could just have easily have originated from the pens of Homme/Bjork. But where some seminal stonerrock bands sound like an ode to Kyuss and nothing more; Shellfin is surprisingly fresh, tasty and original. Hooray for those crazy freaks on that little island on the bottom of the globe…

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