THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX - Gravitron

May 20, 2015, 8 years ago

(Tee Pee)

Kelley Simms

Rating: 8.0

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THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX - Gravitron

New Jersey’s riff ’n’ roll trio, The Atomic Bitchwax (TAB), is exactly what a rock band who has been steadily creating loud, sonic waves for nearly two decades should sound like. On its sixth full-length release, Gravitron, current Monster Magnet rhythm section — consisting of bassist/vocalist Chris Kosnik and drummer Bob Pantella — alongside fret-burning guitarist Finn Ryan, have created some raucous ’70s rock infused with swaths of psychedelia and stoner rock, all wrapped up with a punk rock attitude.

On its ten high-energy tracks, the band creates some memorable moments through the album’s quaint 34 minute duration. CD-opener “Sexecutioner” bursts right out of the gate with some sweat-induced stoner rock decorated with fuzzy riffs and a driving rhythm section reminiscent of stalwarts such as Kyuss, Vista Chino and Clutch. “No Way Man” continues with some rollicking ’70s rock mixed with melodic stoner rock, in which guitarist Ryan tears it up with a blazing solo. Although three instrumentals are a bit too many, “War Claw”, “Fuck Face” and “Down With The Swirl” will leave you on the edge of your seat. The album closes with the T-Rex glam rock-laced “Ice Age Hey Baby”, complete with hand claps, fuzzy riffs and a great a cappella vocal break. There’s an enormous amount energy being created on Gravitron that will leave you exhausted-yet-satisfied by album’s end.



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