Bison Machine – Hoarfrost

1. Cosmic Ark
2. Old Moon
3. Gamekeeper’s Thumb
4. Viking Hand
5. Speed Of Darkness
6. Giant’s Coffin
“We are trying out a new feature at Sludgelord ‘ BandCamp Album Of The Week. Where we showcase what we think is the best album on BandCamp on a weekly basis. So lets get started with our first choice ‘ BISON MACHINE.”
“We are huge fans of here at Sludgelord HQ. We have featured them twice before on the blog and now the guys return with their new album ‘ “”. This album is a different beast compared to their earlier releases as the band return with a heavy Stoner/Fuzz/Desert/Hard Rock offering that’s gonna leave the Stoner Rock community begging for more.”
“Can you remember a time when Queens Of The Stone Age used to write classic Stoner Rock/Hard Rock song with albums like “Rated R” and “Songs For The Deaf” before they went too commercial. Well take that early QOTSA Stoner Rock energy and combine it with FUZZ, Hard Rock and good time Desert Rock vibes. They still have their own identity as the band offer cosmic spacey riffs as well. The album opens up with ‘ “Cosmic Ark” ‘ a track full of passionate riffs and vocals that sees in confident mood exploring some interesting ideas not seen on their earlier releases.”
“Second track ‘ “Old Moon” ‘ is the albums standout track as throw everything at you to survive from. Vocalist Tom is on fine form through out as venture into psych rock territory. It’s a heavy trippy journey with not leaving anything to chance. The emotionally charged riffs has a 70’s Hard-Rock vibe that will leave you in a hypnotic trance.”
“Third track ‘ “Gamekeeper’s Thumb” ‘ is another standout track which sees in a more reflective mood. It’s a song full of sadness and heartbreak that will leave you emotionally drained. Wait until the epic riffs kick in as unleash some classic space rock/stoner rock riffs to impress you with once again. John on guitar duties lays down some incredible licks here as things get very heavy indeed around the 4th minute mark.”
“Fourth Track ‘ “Viking Hand” ‘ is the albums more straightforward stoner rock song as it’s harks back to the classic age of Stoner Rock where the band played for the love of the music. And that’s what you get with “Viking Hand”. playing the music they love and to the bands that inspired them. It has excellent fast-paced riffs and impressive vocals from Tom yet again.”
“Now do you get the picture of how great this album really is. I don’t want to spoil anything else for you. If you’re new to the world of then you’re in for a treat. These guys will become your favourite new band. That’s how good they are. I have been a fan for a few years now and they never disappoint me. “” has the potential to be one of the best Stoner Rock debut albums of 2015.”
“And that’s why it’s my BandCamp Album Of The Week. “” is a must have album. Headover to BandCamp and download this now. Donate if you can as these guys are going places. Self-Released Vinyl version due out in Spring 2015 as well as a German pressing through Bilocation Records in Berlin.”
“Brilliant. End Of.”
The Sludgelord, Steve Howe
LP album (Black)
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