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The Slags
Self-Titled CD
Hyperspace
Records
Genres: hard rock, rock, heavy metal
Hyperspace Records
PO Box 1374
Manhasset, NY
11030, USA
April 27 - May 4 2002 |
I
suppose there are many ways to decribe The Slags. They're certainly
hard, for one, and they're even a bit frightening. But, the best way
to get a sense of they're music is to hear it yourself.
"Alive" is a good example of The Slags' style. The song
is a great piece of accessable hard rock - it's like metal, except
with stronger pop ethics and less grind. "Sink or Swim" is a
bit more metal-esque; it features strong sludge riffs and gritty,
yelled vocals. The song's power is intense - when the yelled vocals
come in, you won't know what hit you. If that wasn't enough, there's
even three strongly melodic pieces here, all of which were written by Paul
Sparrow. "Should I March," one of Sparrow's
songs, has all the makings for a hard rock radio hit. It's a
devilishly spooky ride in a haunted roller coaster - if you're looking
for some hummable hard rock, this is it.
Altogether, The Slags have all the necessary components of a
successful hard rock band. They're heavy like metal and hard like a
rock - you won't want to ignore these guys, because they're just plain
good.
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Matt Shimmer |
