Forbidden--Green (1997/Pavement)
Rating--8.0
Green--RealAudio
Very solid stuff. It took a few listens to catch hold, but then during one spin it just hit me. Real solid.
A bit like
Machine Head musically, though maybe with a dirtier thrash sound. The vox are distorted in
places and a little forced at times, but not in a bad way. Sort of the gruff approach that Dee Snider likes to take on some
songs (Widowmaker).
The selections on the disc blend into one another, which gives a great
non-stop effect for the listener. A splendid listening choice for a rougher-than-usual, slam-dance-off-the-stairway party, perhaps...
The plodding and mood-setting "What is the Last Time?" gets things going, and soon gives way to the great pickup of
the title track. A light thrash groove moves the chorus, and a layered vocal effect mixes well with the rapid riffs.
Heavy hitters include "Turns to Rage," "Face Down Heroes," and "Noncent$," with its rolling chorus. A constant and
energetic pace fuels "Phat," while the chorus of "Kanaworms" is just plain crunch-and-groove. "Over the Middle" and "Focus"
are a couple more top spots, with the latter having a slow-mosh, open handed attack.
In all, these bay-area thrashers
have come through with a very commendable pallet of attitude. A good hidden gem to add to your collection, to be sure.
TRACK LIST: What is the Last Time?/Green/Phat/Turns to Rage/Face Down Heroes/Over the Middle/Kanaworms/
Noncent$/Blank/Focus
Premium Comments:
"Check out the soundbytes from the Madden football video game in "Over The Middle" - funny stuff."
-- Max in Black
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