Forty-nine

System Of A Down – Mezmerize (Sony) System Of A Down makes the right noises a lot of the time; the angst is present and correct, the riffs are usually solid and well constructed, and the occasional melody creates a level of emotional affect. However, and with little in the way of exception, I can’tContinue reading “Forty-nine”

Megadeth – ‘Holy Wars / The Punishment Due’ (1990)

So in this post I’m really just going to gush about a song that I’ve been into for [thinks] most of my life, now. However, it’s only recently that I have been hit by quite how masterful a song it is. Anyway, before I go any further it’s probably best for those ignorant of theContinue reading “Megadeth – ‘Holy Wars / The Punishment Due’ (1990)”

Kyuss – Blues For The Red Sun (1992)

So this’ll be my album of 1992. Relistened to it the other day, and it’s fucking marvellous. I recall Morat at the time saying how Soundgarden should be running scared, and with good reason. This was everything they were at the time, just a lot more of it. It’s about as cool as music getsContinue reading “Kyuss – Blues For The Red Sun (1992)”