Release
date: August 07th 2015. Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Lach-
und Krachgeschichten: Tracklisting
1.Funny
Ass Joke 06:01
2.Oszillation
04:29
3.Furry
Love 05:16
4.Links
Baby 03:48
5.Medizin
09:07
6.Party
03:55
7.Katapult
03:10
8.Stevia
06:24
9.Kosmopolit
05:02
10.Vomit
02:40
11.Rennrad
06:05
12.Automat
03:10
13.Little
Love 08:59
Band
Members:
Ingo,
(gt, voc)
Lennart
(bs, voc)
Animal
(dr)
Review:
Fuzz/Stoner/Psych-Rockers
– Fuzziebär – play a fuzzed blend of Space/Stoner Rock with the
focus being on Fuzz Rock as it’s very loud at times. Their debut
album – Lach- und Krachgeschichten – runs for an epic 70 minutes.
That may test some people’s patience and maybe the band could have
cut a few songs from the album. Though it would have been a hard job
to decide which ones as this album is packed full of great songs.
The
vocals are mainly in German but that doesn’t stop you enjoying the
highly atmospheric vibe the band has created here. The first few
opening tracks – Funny Ass Joke, Oszillation and Furry Love
sees Fuzziebär live up to the “Fuzz” part of their name as it’s
loud, raucous and undeniably fun. The band creates sonic noises and
riffs that see a Truckfighters influence for everyone to admire and
enjoy.
Fuzziebär
have a slight chaotic garage rock feel to their music as the sound
can be quite jarring at times. Especially on 4th track – Link’s
Baby – as Fuzziebär combine Garage Rock dynamics with trippy
psychedelic fuzz riffs. Sometimes it works and sometimes it feels a
bit flat. I will give the guys credit for using a clip from classic
movie – Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure as I recognise the
music being played in the background. And I think the actual clip is
when Sigmund Freud is analysing Ted. Anyway, I digress. Link’s Baby
is a very cool song indeed as it shows how experimental Fuzziebär
can be.
The
album is more of a sonic/space rock odyssey. It’s epic as heck.
Fuzziebär sound is very diverse at times especially on the later
tracks. It even ventures into 70s Progressive Rock territory with
hints of Doom playing in the background. Other fantastic tracks to
check out are: Medizin, Party, Stevia and Little Love. If you want
to hear and experience something different within the world of
Fuzz/Space Rock then Fuzziebär is the band for you.
The
production can be hit and miss at times as the sound becomes too
quiet and distant. It only happens a few times but it’s definitely
noticeable. That’s my only complaints for the album as Fuzziebär
have more than enough great music to impress you with. All in all
this album is a trippy and weird as hell out of body experience.
Check it out and experience the FUZZ for yourself!!!
Awesome
Stuff. It’s available to buy on BandCamp Buy Now.
Words
by Steve Howe
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