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Detonations:
Static Vision
Alright, so lets see how far we can get this week. Last time I tried to write this review a week ago, it didnt go so well, and I sent a jumbled piece of nonsense to our wonderful editor. It was about three in the morning, and I had just gotten back from the bar not the best of times to send a review, but I struggled on. If were lucky, maybe Ill include a few tidbits from it. With that said, here we go with round two Alive Records seems to have grabbed the reigns of the rock n roll world and is steering us towards garage obliteration. On one of their latest releases, by New Orleans newest explosive trio the Detonations, a defining garage raunch and swagger is established putting down most that have tried before them. Their debut album sounds as if it was conceived on a coke-induced and alcohol-binged haze, but it is so nicely produced that it comes across as legit and tight. Perhaps this is why I waited until that exact moment to try and capture this album last week; maybe I felt I was doing these guys justice by trying to squeeze myself into their mindset. Maybe I like it because these guys actually share my mindset who knows? (On an aside, speaking of production, this was done by one Jerry Teel. As I learned from the press sheet, Teel also produced Boss Hogg and one of my new favorites, the Knoxville Girls.) What I can gather from this recording is that this group has taken rock and roll firmly to mind and are trying to express themselves in their fullest and most raw, pure form. Fuzz and static bend from my speakers and sweaty vocals pound my ears. The thick, choppy and distorted bass lines combined with the hammered drums lay a solid foundation for blues-inspired guitar work and singing. Now Im not saying this is a bluesy album similar to older labelmates, the Black Keys. This sound is more subtle, and lurks in the feel and tone of the album. Their style of garage is only slightly soaked and stained by rhythm and blues, more Stooges-esque than Muddy Waters fueled. Plenty grind, crunch and dance sweat went into this inspired piece of work. I think I would give this record abuy. Its pretty damn solid and just fun to listen to; I can see how it would be a great driving album. With all that said, Ill leave you with a bonus excerpt from how I tried to describe this album last week as I fell out of my chair - This random, cruel treatment of rock n roll is where I find my solace, where I can disappear for a few faces and come back fresh enough static to drown your neighbors and some feedback to curl your nerves. This is some perfect punch-ya-in-the-face comfort. Im glad this bottom-draggin album came across my desk. You want some drenched, lost and confused stories, take the feedback off this album and bend it towards loosing yourself and run with it.... Yes.
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