By: Matt Fitton
Album Type: Full Length
Date Released: 22/1/2013
Label:
The Maple Forum
I'm
of the opinion that most heavy music should be dangerous. That's one of the
main reasons we listen to it, right? The new Clamfight album 'I Versus the
Glacier' may well be one of the most dangerous sounding records ever. It's like
the audio equivalent of a bar fight. This is a well crafted second album with
which you can gorge yourself silly on monster riffs, thunderous drumming and
truly aggressive vocals. I highly recommend you check out Clamfight if somebody
just vexed you. This is music to plan revenge to!
“I Versus The Glacier” track listing
1) The Eagle
2) Sandriders
3) Shadow Line
4) I vs. the Glacier
5) Age of Reptiles
6) River of Ice
7) Mountain
8) The Green Gods of Yag
9) Stealing the Ghost Horse
Clamfight is
Andy Martin | Drums & Vocals
Sean Mckee | Lead Guitar
Joel Harris | Rythyn Guitar
Louis Koble | Bass
The Review
I'm
of the opinion that most heavy music should be dangerous. That's one of the
main reasons we listen to it, right? The new Clamfight album 'I Versus the Glacier' may well be one
of the most dangerous sounding records ever. It's like the audio equivalent of
a bar fight.
Seriously,
bring a knife.
Clamfight occupy that common ground
between thrashy, punk stylistics and sludge. It's confrontational while
retaining elements of groove. You can hear the southern influences here;
heavyweights like COC, Eyehategod and other luminaries of the New Orleans
Album
opener 'The Eagle' features a fuzzed
out build to a classic, slow juggernaut of a riff. The solid backbeat lends
weight to the more soulful elements. The vocals of drummer Andy Martin offsets
these moments by being insanely aggressive. It's almost like he's arguing with
you, determined to show you the error of your ways. And if you're smart, you'll
listen.
'Sandriders' has more of a classic
metal vibe to it while not sacrificing any of that righteous hardcore fury.
Built for headbanging in its purest form, the only respite it offers toward the
end is that slow tempo change that all sludge fiends adore. The churning,
chugging pace will finish off what little you have left of your neck.
'Age of Reptiles' is another album standout
that again features those filthy, deep-fried guitar licks. But my favourite cut
from this effort is 'Mountain'. This
slow, colossal piece features everything I love about Sludge: the pace, the
soul, the grim intent. It drones solidly onwards with immense rhythms towards
its goal and you get the feeling that nothing can stop it from inflicting it's
will upon its desired target. Throw in a good ol' boy solo at the end that an
evil Skynyrd
would be proud of and you have a winner on your hands.
My
hope is that with some national tours under their belts in their native land
and some well deserved coverage from metal press that this group has the
ability to be potential future stars of the scene. This is a well crafted
second album with which you can gorge yourself silly on monster riffs,
thunderous drumming and truly aggressive vocals. I highly recommend you check
out Clamfight
if somebody just vexed you. This is music to plan revenge to!
“I Versus The Glacier” is available here
