bushmans revengeThis is the second album from young Norwegian trio Bushman's Revenge. The most obvious comparisons to be made are with Rune Grammofon label mates Scorch Trio and Moha! as well as Shining, who guitarist Even Helte Hermansen is also a member of. They explore similar rudiments of fuzzy guitar wailings, riffs the size of Texas and improv wig outs that should keep all those Albert Ayler fans out there more than satisfied. The album opener typifies the tracks that follow. A slouching fist pumper built on a lolloping stoner riff that wouldn't have been out of place on a Sabbath or Hendrix record, both references you will hear throughout the album. The vintage style production lends an analogue warmth to the recordings which further highlights the nostalgic referencing of those woodstock days. The album exudes a certain youthful, good time exuberance that you just cant help but be swept along by. Whilst the tracks are a little generic there is variety in the form of a delicate textural interlude as the albums axis. Their technical skill is evident in abundance but inspite of the collection being far from weak, the album as a whole lacks a certain venom. The result is an album that's both instantly forgettable and foot stompingly infectious in equal measure. -- simon harris.
:: Bushman`s Revenge /You Lost Me At Hello - Rune Grammofon/Cargo.
