Album Type: EP
Date
Released:
April 1st
2015
Label:
When
Planets Collide
D.I.Y.M.C.A. - Track Listing
1. 8 out of 10 Cunts
2. Scrump
3. Scornmower
4. Baggy Trousers
Members:
Gareth Kelly -
Growth - Mouth.
Rich Williams -
Sedulurt - Riffmonster.
Dave Blakemore -
Spice - Bassmaster.
Bill Jacobs - The
Scorpion - Bashing.
Bio/EP
Info
GURT have had the
year of all years since the the release of their debut, having
completed their first ever full Euro tour, destroying Bloodstock,
crushing Hammerfest, and supporting 2 of their greatest influences
Red Fang and Weedeater... but as always no relaxing has been done and
the hard work has continued and less than a year since HORRENDOSAURUS
comes their brand new release...
Punk + Party =
D.I.Y.M.C.A. the brand spanking new EP from London’s filthiest
party-doom bastards GURT!
A crushingly
destructive combination of DIY punk attitude smashed together with a
love for all things groove driven, these 4 songs are the perfect
follow up to their epic debut HORRENDOSAURUS. Full of crushing riffs,
groovy swagger and beastly vocals, these 4 songs are destined to
become live favourites as they are unleashed on their upcoming UK
tour.
Once again here to
remind you that this is not sludge, this is not doom, this is GURT!!
Review:
London
Sludge/Stoner Heavyweights - GURT - return with a surprise EP
released on April 1st 2015 - April Fools Day. Yeah those sneaky fuckers sprung this EP on me very early on and here's my review of D.I.Y.M.C.A. As you can see the bands childish sense of humour is there
for everyone to see. From the marvellous EP title and another joke is
the band on the EP cover for D.I.Y.M.C.A.. Some people may have to ask
their parents or grandparents what the joke is. Check out YMCA on
YouTube if you need further help.
Don't
worry as the rest of D.I.Y.M.C.A.doesn't feature any Disco/High Energy Pop
jinks as GURT are here to play their style of heavy bruising
Sludge/Stoner Metal riffs. First track - 8 Out Of 10 Cunts - feels
like a number from their last superb album - Horrendosaurus. So
nothing much has changed. GURT still live in the same violent and
heavy world they always have but it's still a great number to immerse
yourself with. Gareth's vocals are impressive as ever. They're more
of the same Death based Grunt styles but at least their vocals you
can easily understand. 8 out of 10 Cunts is another strong track from
GURT for long-time fans to enjoy.
Second
track - Scrump - is the EP's heaviest offering as GURT offer 6 mins
of intense riffs and hardcore vocals that has a slight EHG vibe for
good measure. When the band unleashes a blend of fast paced riffs
towards the middle of the song, you can see why these guys are highly
regarded within the Sludge/Stoner Metal scene. The instrumental work
is the main selling point here and business is good for GURT
especially when they start adding a distinctive Hard Rock/Blues Rock
vibe.
Third
track - Scornmower - is another epic offering from the band lasting 7
minutes. Though from the sound of it you would think GURT were
playing a grindcore style song that will be over in 90 seconds or so.
Not so as this is where GURT impressed me the most as they've managed
to create different ideas to match the mood of the music. One minute
- GURT play very fast and the next they play slower Hard Rock moments
with familiar menacing brutal Sludge Metal riffs starting to appear
as time goes by.
GURT
next song will delight and confuse many folks though it gives GURT a
chance to show people they actually do have a wicked sense of humour.
As the last song is a cover of Legendary UK Ska/Pop Band - Madness -
classic track - Baggy Trousers. It's too GURT's credit they make the
song sound so familiar and so very different at the same time. If
you're a fan of this song wait until you hear GURT's take on this. It
has a disturbing seedy appeal to it compared to the upbeat pop
original. Gareth does his best - Suggs gone Death/Sludge Metal
impression with the vocals.
If
GURT decide to play this track on their forthcoming UK tour then I
can't wait to see the videos on YouTube. Mainly to see what the
audience’s reaction will be. A crazy out of control moshpit
jostling and jousting to Baggy Trousers. Maybe it's another elaborate
joke from GURT for people to become part of the action. Let's wait
and see. D.I.Y.M.C.A.is an excellent EP that will only enhance GURT's
growing reputation. Highly Recommended.
You can buy D.I.Y.M.C.A. from When Planets Collide now. Thanks to Gareth for the promo.
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by Steve Howe
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