Album Type:EP
Date Released:
March 11th
2014
Label:
Self
Released
Psychedelephant -
track listing:
1.Never Fight Her
Flow
2.The Crow
3.Hoptical Illusions
4.Kill The Banker
Bio:
It
isn’t often that that a band was born the exact same way it was
meant to exist, but that’s precisely what happened the day Million
Dollar Fix got together: In 2010, they started jamming at a party,
riffs pouring out at the same speed of the delicious PBR pouring down
their throats, and the end result was the ultimate riff-slinging rock
and roll party band.
Million
Dollar Fix begin playing live shows as a three-piece and continued to
do so for years before recording a hell of a self-released debut
album, Billygoat, in 2012. Their well-earned achievements grabbed the
attention of western Canada and landed them live slots alongside
Indian Handcrafts, Chron Goblin, Sandrider, Daywalker, Witchstone,
High Kicks and more.
In
an era where stoner rock and doom metal are king, the band leans more
toward the likes of Thin Lizzy than Black Sabbath and aligns
themselves with more straight-up, no-fuss classic rock ‘n’ roll
than any musical trend of the moment. No matter what, they aim to
infiltrate any good times with their infectious upbeat riffs.
Armed
with a new lead guitarist, Brad Weidlich, Logan Derby
(guitar/vocals), Keegan Costella (bass/vocals) and Jeff Shibby Smith
(drums) have finished up in the studio to emerge in early 2014 with a
sophomore album to blast away any cold-weather misery with riffs that
drip with beer and a party-it-away attitude. That's what rock 'n'
roll was made for and that's what Million Dollar Fix is here to do.
The
Band Members
Logan
Derby - Guitar/Vocals
Keegan
Costella - Bass/Vocals
Jeff
Shibby Smith - Drums
Brad
Weidlich- Lead Guitar
Review:
Here
is a band that I hadn't heard of until our good friend Cat Jones sent
me a copy of their new EP – Psychedelephant.
These
Stoner Rockers have a great style of their own. High energy Hard
Rock/Stoner Rock that pays respect to legendary bands such as Sabbath
and Thin Lizzy while still having their own great sound. The 21
minute EP is an action packed ride from start to finish.
First
track – Never Fight Her Flow – shows these guys are primed for
bigger things as this track soon gets down to business of laying down
some fast-paced bone-crunching riffs that will leave you begging for
more. Lead vocalist Logan's style of vocals may take a while to get
used to but he has a passionate gravelled voice that gives Million
Dollar Fix extra bite.
And
when the next track comes on – The Crow – the band are now more
comfortable with their hard-rocking sound as this song grows ever
more dangerously by the second. Each riff is played like the bands
lives depended on it. The guys have written some lyrics that may
sound they have a deep philosophical meaning but it could be the guys
are goofing off to have a little joke at our expense. It's just as
well the music is the main factor to listen to this song as it has
some inspired Thin Lizzy guitar worship near the end. Play this one
nice and loud.
3rd
track – Hoptical Illusions – sees the band expand their Hard
Rock/Stoner Rock sound with some excellent riffs that would make The
Sword explode with rage as Million Dollar Fix prove they are a force
to be reckoned with. This is probably the best track off the EP and
it proves what such a great band Million Dollar Fix are. This track
is worth the purchase of the EP alone.
Guitarists
Logan and Brad are definitely schooled in the Twin Guitar worship of
Thin Lizzy as these guys thrive off each other and going into a
battle at times to see who can play the more delicious riffs. It's a
hard thought contest and I have to say even though Logan is a great
front-man but Brad wins this battle as he is a phenomenal guitarist.
Though all the band members play their part in laying down a constant
barrage of blazing riffs you can win a world war with.
By
the time the last track – Kill The Banker – comes on your sadly
disappointed that this is the final track as Million Dollar Fix have
slowly converted you into being a fan of their music. It's a great
track to end the EP with.
Million
Dollar Fix have delivered a hard-rocking EP that will have fans
drooling with excitement. Lets see what they can do on their next
full length record. These guys do have a superb debut full length
record – BILLYGOAT – which you can check out on BandCamp Buy Now Download. Check it
out. You won't be disappointed.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Thanks to Cat Jones at
Southern Cross PR for sending us a promo. Psychedelephant
will be available to buy from BandCamp on 11th
March 2014.
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Written
by Steve Howe
