AC/DC – Power Up
A solid effort, recognizably AC/DC even with Malcolm gone. (8)
DAVID BOWIE – Metrobolist
Quite probably my favorite album of all time, certainly Bowie’s heaviest by far, remastered and re-released with its original title and alternative album cover. (11)
CARCASS – Despicable
An EP serving as an appetizer for the next full-length album, this is prime quality melodic death metal from the folks who invented this stuff. (8)
FATES WARNING – Long Day Good Night
Writing this after only two spins and as a lifelong fan – a very good prog metal album, but not the instant classic masterpiece that 2016’s “Memories Of Flight” was. That being said this is Fates Warning, so it might still click on a much deeper level and devastate the soul a couple dozen listens down the road. (8)
MELVINS – Hostile Ambient Besides
A very fun set of covers (Mott The Hoople, Gun Club, Alice Cooper, Ramones…), consisting of B-sides from singles originally released in 2002-2003. (8)
MR. BUNGLE – The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo
Mr. Bungle core trio of Mike Patton / Trevor Dunn / Trey Spruance recruit thrash totems Dave Lombardo and Scott Ian to re-record their largely unknown original demo from 1986 and have as much fun as humanly possible while doing it. This record has nothing to do with the weirdness Mr. Bungle is known for, it’s pure old-school thrash/crossover (including nods to S.O.D. and C.O.C.), but IT KICKS SO MUCH ASS! Simply put, this is the best violent moshing fun you’ll have for months to come. (9)
PUSCIFER – Existential Reckoning
Recommended if you can’t wait 13 years for the next Tool album to listen to Keenan. (7)
SOLSTAFIR – Endless Twilight of Codependent Love
If you were quarantined in Iceland, not able to get out of the house during half the year when there are 21 hours of sunlight every day, you’d play depressing music like this too. (8)
THE OTHER STUFF
CORDOVAS – Destiny Hotel
Americana/roots rock sounds reminiscent of the Grateful Dead, but less jammy. (7)
FATBOY SLIM – Back To Mine
The “Back To Mine” series is based on a simple premise: Invite a musician or DJ to create a chill-out mix album based on what they would listen at home after a night out. Vol. 31 features Fatboy Slim’s selections, and I’d rather chill-out with the Faithless and Talvin Singh volumes. (6)
SAM ROBERTS BAND – All Of Us
Arena rock made in Canada, sort of like a cross between Bruce Springsteen and U2. (7)
SKYWAY MAN – The World Only Ends When You Die
A cosmic country rock opera. (7)
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