Release
date: August 12th 2017. Label: Self Released. Format: DD
Pentastar
Rocket Ride – Tracklisting
1.Pentastar 05:59
2.TURBOBOBCAT 04:54
3.Bigfoot (Ruler of
the Shire) 08:33
Members
Federico "Fano"
Indelicato - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Davide "Mr
White" Guardo - Lead Guitar
Martino "Mr
Firebird" Razza - Bass Guitar
Pietro "Pyt"
Leanza - Drums
Review
Italian Stoner Rock outfit –
TURBOBOBCAT – debut EP – Pentastar Pocket Ride is a highly
energetic and vibrant offering with the band offering a vintage style
of Desert Rock, Stoner Metal and Fuzzed Out Heavy Metal Riffs. The
vocals have a “classic” desert/stoner rock feel. The band take
influence from Monster Magnet, Orange Goblin, Motorhead and Wo Fat
amongst other bands.
Opening track – Pentastar – is a
full-throttled affair with a slight lo-fi punk influence with the
band creating a heavy stoner metal sound that does show brief moments
of originality and one that allows TURBOBOBCAT to standout from the
Stoner Rock crowd. The riffs are loud, heavy and drenched in
delicious FUZZ.
Second track – TURBOBOBCAT – is
a more exciting song with the band opting for an “Orange Goblin”
style sound but adding a more exciting OTT atmosphere. Especially
with the lead vocals. The guitars have a vintage sound as TURBOBOBCAT
show their true appreciation of Stoner Rock as the band play a
collage of Stoner riffs that feel fresh and relevant as they did
almost 25 years ago. Though the song does have moments of modern
sounding heavy metal vibes to satisfy the more modern Stoner Metal
listener.
Third track – Bigfoot (Ruler Of
The Shire) – is perhaps best viewed as a concept piece with a very
cool story. Shades of Truckfighters style FUZZ keeps the song moving
at an exciting pace with distorted riffs being added at different
parts of the song. The song is TURBOBOBCAT's most craziest and
psychedelic offering on the EP. Grizzled vocals and stoned out
guitars make this the standout track on the EP. It's good to see the
band experimenting with heavier sounds and vocals. As this proves
there's more to TURBOBOBCAT overall sound that this EP is willing to
let on. Perhaps we'll discover more on subsequent future releases.
Pentastar Pocket Ride is a very good
EP indeed and offers a brief glimpse into a hopefully bright future
for these hugely talented rockers. Bring on the full length album.
Words by Steve
Howe
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