RATING: 3.5 out of 5
I never understood why some genres were associated with drugs more than others. I don't think a truckload of the world's greatest drug could make me tolerate a Phish or Cypress Hill concert. That aside (and this may just be my pop culture conditioning talking) The Black Angels debut EP undoubtedly floods the mind with images of the drug-consumed giants of yesteryear – VU, Stooges, and 13th Floor Elevators. Smooth and flawless vocals lend something disturbingly dark to these songs which are among the catchiest of the genre. While all four tracks are yummy, the dark shrieking choruses of “Black Grease” and the Stones-channeling sitar of “Manipulation” are definite highlights. I find it ironic that the band radiates admiration for BRMC, Brian Jonestown, and The Warlocks. One listen of this EP reveals The Black Angels have more to promise than any of their contemporaries.
- franklin morris
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