Release
date: October 30th
2016. Label: NoSlip Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl (Vinyl due April 2017)
Defenders
Of The Riff – Tracklisting
1.Get
Loud or Get Fucked 04:06
2.Black
Witch Blues 04:18
3.Atomic
Bikiniwax 04:53
4.AmpliFIRE!
04:26
5.Gospel
of Infinity 04:45
6.Belly
Fulla Whiskey 05:06
7.Under
The Hoof 03:29
8....And
The Devil Makes Three 05:28
9.Throttlecock
04:30
10.Odyssey
Of The Electric Warlock 04:55
Band
Members:
Brendan
Burns,
Larry
Jackson, Jr.,
Dave
McMahon,
Rob
Michael
Review:
Two
years after releasing their debut album – Death And Taxes. Self
proclaimed “American Weed Rock” riffsters – Wasted Theory
return with their new album – Defenders Of The Riff. The album is a
major step-up from their celebrated debut album.
The
album contains the perfect balance of Doom, Psych, Stoner and good
old fashioned Southern Rock thrills and spills. The vocals are superb
from the start with the riffs leaving a blaze of glory with modern
stoner metal vibes matched against a cool sounding classic 70s style
delivery. Wasted Theory seem to be influenced by early-era Orange
Goblin but with a more blues based outlook.
Defenders
Of The Riff is all killer and no filler. Truth be told, this album
feels like a greatest hits package rather than the band's second
album. Standout tracks include: Get Loud Of Get Fucked, Atomic
Bikiniwax, Belly Fulla Whiskey and Odyssey Of The Electric Warlock.
All proving that Wasted Theory have created an exciting and sometimes
wholly original sound of their own.
The
production and the overall feel of the album sounds immense from the
start. Not really surprising if you consider the people who mastered,
recorded and engineered the album. I've copied and pasted the
following from the guys BandCamp Page.
Recorded
& Engineered by Paul Janocha @ Ken-Del Studios.
Recorded,
Engineered, Produced and Mixed by Nick Rotundo @ Clay Creek Studio.
Mastered
by Tony Reed at HeavyHead Recording Studios.
Though
this is Wasted Theory's show and the guys prove why they're so highly
thought of within the Doom/Stoner Metal scene. The instrumental work
is another highlight with the band working their asses off in
creating some mighty fine riffage.
Defenders
Of The Riff will no doubt enhance Wasted Theory's reputation further.
It's an album already winning it's fair share of praise within the
Doom/Stoner Metal community. They've recently won the 1st
spot on November 2016 Doom Charts. Another strong indicator on how
good this album really is.
I
could write a 5000 word essay explaining how good this album really
is. Though the music speaks for itself. You cannot argue with quality
and this album oozes quality. If you want an album that does what is
says on the tin – RIFFS!!! - Defenders Of The Riff is the album for
you. No question.....
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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