Release
date: July 13th
2018. Label: Norwegian
Blue Records.
Format: DD/Vinyl (Oct 2018)
L’affaire
des Poisons –
Tracklisting
1.Street
Freaks 04:18
2.Head
Tripper 03:24
3.The
Affair of Poisons 02:33
4.Kill
the Messenger 03:20
5.Draculove
02:34
6.Distant
Enemy 03:04
Members
Guitar/Vocals
- Anthony Gaglia
Drums
- Brady Maurer
Review
I
never managed to find the time to review Doom/Fuzz Rockers LáGoon
debut album, Grim Ripper, which they released earlier this year. Grim
Ripper is hugely enjoyable album with plenty of menacing Doom/Fuzz
and Heavy Metal sounds that brought LáGoon some minor acclaim within
the Doom/Stoner Metal community.
LáGoon
seems they’re a band who never rest on their laurels as they’ve
just released their 2nd record of the year with the
stunning L’affaire des Poisons. All the familiar elements that made
Grim Ripper such a cool album are here for you to enjoy. High amounts
of Punk Rock, Fuzz, Doom, Stoner and vintage Heavy Metal sounds.
L’affaire des Poisons may not have the same high level of
excitement of Grim Ripper, the EP does have a more thrilling and
street based sound.
The opening 3 songs – Street Freaks, Head Tripper and The Affair Of Poisons – has a cool Punk/Sludge vibe with the band adapting a more alternative rock flavour to their overall sound. LáGoon have captured the essence of an early lo-fi Fu Manchu and this is where the EP excels the most. As LáGoon are very hard to categorize and that’s mainly down to the many different elements of music they play on the entire record.
The
sound is very raw and lo-fi but that what makes LáGoon standout from
the crowd. They maybe not be the best produced band currently out
there but this gives LáGoon a sense of real authenticity within the
realm of Stoner Rock/Metal.
The
standout songs on the EP are Kill The Messenger and Draculove. As
LáGoon show their appreciation for classic and vintage punk rock
bands. Though they add a more threatening Fuzz/Doom aspect to their
music. Anthony’s vocals are very OTT and he feels inspired by the
70s Glam Rock/Garage Rock scene at times. Very operatic and in your
face but this allows Anthony to deliver a very commanding vocal
performance.
LáGoon
aren’t going to be for everyone. However if you want a band that
takes no bullshit and creates their own sound. Well LáGoon are the
band for you. Overall, L’affaire des Poisons is another fantastic
release from LáGoon and proves they are one of the best upcoming
bands around that you all should know about.
Enough
said….
Words
by Steve Howe
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