Release
date: September 29th 2017. Label: Typhoon Killer Records. Format:
CD/DD
Works Cited – Tracklisting
1.Bactine
03:29
2.Gunwhale
04:38
3.Dragged
Fighting From His Tomb 03:30
4.The
Sportswriter 03:06
5.Waterwalkers
05:42
6.Bright
Boy 04:16
7.Kootenai
02:21
8.Stockings
03:44
9.Hill
Clan Cross 03:52
10.Pretty
Judy 04:33
Review
NAMAZU
are a Stoner/Punk/Sludge/Noise Rock duo from Memphis, who sound like
the bastard offspring of Torche and Big Business. As their debut
album - Works Cited, is parts Stoner/Doom-Pop/Sludge Rock madness and blistering
hardcore/noise rock sounds. The band know how to write great riffs
matched against catchy lyrics that are held together by a pulsating
Hard Rock/Metal score.
The
opening two tracks Bactine and Gumwhale – sees NAMAZU play a
fast-paced style of music with the band creating an almost pop like
sound before settling down for harsher Sludge/Noise/Stoner Rock
sound. This is an album that has something for everyone. The band
have a huge likeability factor around their music and it is catchy
and infectious as hell. NAMAZU match the early sounds of Red Fang and
Torche before adding their own blend of Post-Hardcore/Noise Rock
aggression.
You
don't need to question the band's talent, drive or commitment to
their musical craft as the band is made up of members from Hosoi Bros
and Tanks. NAMAZU keep you entertained throughout the whole album as
they keenly experiment with their sound. Even adding moments of Psych
Rock and Garage Rock on later stages of the album.
Overall,
NAMAZU's debut album is brilliantly entertaining violent fun that
grabs the listener by the scruff of their neck and makes damn sure
they are treated to some intense riffage for the next 40 mins or so.
Hopefully NAMAZU will release more fantastic albums such as this. If
not then there is no justice in the world.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks to Dewar PR for the promo. Works Cited is available to buy now.
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