Album Type:
Album
Date Released:
11th
November 2014
Label:
Hypaethral Records
I
– Track Listing
1.Roads that Lead
Nowhere 04:21
2.Rise to Fall 04:04
3.Bodies on Bodies
04:32
4.Heart Attack 04:12
5.Changelings 04:02
6.Flies 05:08
7.Rebirth 05:20
8.Perimeter Walk
03:56
Members
Ryan Aubin, Greg
Dawson, Chris Hughes, Cory McCallum, Doug McLarty
Review:
Olde
debut album - I - is a heavy as fuck collection of Sludge/Stoner
riffs that owes a great debt to High On Fire, Sleep and Mastodon but
still maintaining their own identity with loads of FUZZ thrown in for
good measure. Olde are made up of members from the following bands -
Cunter, Sons of Otis, Moneen, and JAWW. So you know I is going to be
one loud, heavy wild and seedy ride. Opening track - Roads That Lead
To Nowhere - starts with a low, mean and dirty guitar riff as it
packs a powerful punch. The vocals have a certain Matt Pike influence
around them. This is a confident, loud and violent track to open the
album with, as Olde do not hold back especially where the lyrics are
concerned. Olde is a band with sense and purpose as they unleash some
powerful groovy progressive riffs towards the end of the song.
Second
Track - Rise To Fall - is a strong contender for one of the albums
standout tracks as the Bass Guitar feels it has been turned upto 11
for a grizzled loud chainsaw effect. The FUZZ factor goes into
overdrive with hints of soulful blues-rock being used to great
effect. You can feel every pounding drumbeat and riff taking over
your entire body as the Sludge/Stoner effect goes into overdrive.
Vocalist - is on fine form once again as he proves this is one band
that cannot be messed with. The first two tracks give you a strong
indication on how the rest of the album is going to play out. If you
do not like the sound of the band by the 3rd track - Bodies On Bodies
- then it is best to look elsewhere as Olde stay on course for a
highly addictive ride that keeps you entertained through out.
The
3rd track features some of the albums bleakest lyrical content to
show that Olde thrive venturing into the darkness and prove that
Sludge/Stoner Metal can be very mysterious. Olde have created a loud
and powerful album, as they do not hold back venting out their anger
and fury upon to the world. Sure the band could of mixed things up
bit especially where the riffs are concerned but do not let that put
you off as Olde debut album is an absolute blast from start to
finish. The production is excellent through out as you can hear, feel
and live through each heavy pounding second that the album has in
store for you. Check out awesome 4th track - Heart Attack – which
sees Olde aiming for a more progressive sound as it ventures into
High On Fire/Mastodon territory.
The
2nd half of the album features the heavier and progressive sounds as
Olde turn into a more confident outfit showing you what they are
fully capable of when unleashing heavy vocals and riffs with a
dangerous edge. Tracks such as Changelings, Flies and Rebirth will
have your heart pounding with each passing second. The dark and
twisted Sludge/Stoner Metal riffs will have you begging for more.
However, the vocals add a real sense of danger to the atmosphere, as
Olde leave no stone unturned in providing a few chills along the way.
You may hear a few NOLA-esque riffs lurking in the background, as
there are a few hidden surprises for you to discover along the way.
OK,
I have gone on long enough. Let us get down to business. I - is a
thrilling, exciting and excellent debut album from these warped
Sludge/Stoner metallers. Awesome and Highly Recommended. My final
advice - Headover to BandCamp and download this now as it is
available on Buy Now Download. If you do not then you are
seriously missing something special here.
Words
by Steve Howe
I
is available to buy on DD/Vinyl from Hypaethral Records now.
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