Release
date: February 26th
2017. Label: Self Released. Format: DD
The
Rise Of Riff City – Tracklisting
1.Refugees 03:29
2.Shellshock 03:43
3.Night Of The
Dragon 05:32
4.Atom Smasher 03:58
5.Utopia 03:19
6.Thus Drove Ryan
Gosling 05:16
Band
Members
Dude Prime - Vocals
Cider Houserules - Guitar
Vinnie Villain - Guitar
The A Team - Bass
Silver Steel - Drums
Review
The
dudes from St. Dude have just released their kick-ass debut album –
The Rise Of Riff City. It's an album that more than lives up to it's
title. St. Dude have created an album that will entertain from start
to finish. Expect heavy Sludge/Stoner Rock grooves with slight
touches of Alt Rock and Blues.
Opening
track – Refugees – sets the scene for the remainder of the album
as St. Dude explore echoes of early Alter Bridge but with a heavy
Sludge/Stoner Rock outlook. It's a fast paced ride with some heavy
duelling guitars leading the way. The vocals from Dude Prime are very
good for the most part. There are a few rough moments here and there
but St. Dude still impress.
Second
track – Shellshock – carries on the fast-paced Sludge/Stoner Rock
but this time with a 90s Alt Rock feel. Dude Prime feels influenced
by Chris Cornell at times with his vocals reminiscent of 90s era
Soundgarden. The music veers into classic rock/grunge territory
before moving back to the familiar Sludge/Stoner Rock vibes.
The
first two tracks show you what the rest of the songs sound like.
Tracks such as Night Of The Dragon, Atom Smasher and Thus Drove Ryan
Gosling show St. Dude's love for things such as 80s TV, Sci-fi,
Movies and classic sounding music. With genres such as Grunge,
Classic Rock and Blues making a welcome appearance especially on
Night of The Dragon and Thus Drove Ryan Gosling.
St.
Dude are never going to change the world with their music but they
will offer you a damn good time with this exceptionally well crafted
and produced debut album. The album may have a slight commercial rock
feel at times but at least St. Dude still embrace their heavy
Sludge/Stoner Rock roots when it matters the most. When the heavy
riffs do appear it's hard not to be swept away by it all.
The
Rise Of Riff City is one wild ride and I urge you all to check this
great band out now.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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