Geezer--Black Science (1997)
Rating--8.8
Justified--RealAudio Among the Cybermen--RealAudio
This is an extremely strong, electric album. Geezer Butler, former bassist and (arguably) main driving force
behind Sabbath, has headed up an intensity-packed group that delivers songs with a manic sense
of urgency and emotion. The band has the same lineup as the now defunct G//Z/R, with the exception of the singer---and that
makes all the difference in the world. The new kid on the block, Clark Brown, is a name to remember. A great voice, and an
energetic stage presence.
The music is similiar to G//Z/R in that it can get very heavy and thrashy at times, but also slows
to some punishing grooves as well---reminding of the bass-oriented heaviness of Sabbath, Anthrax,
and others. Groove-based Overkill fans will enjoy this album, as well almost every fan of any of Butler's
previous works.
The guitars are crisp and distorted, the drums are fast, and the vocal harmonizing is excellent. And, of course, Butler's driving
bass is clearly evident in the mix. There are traces of industrialism (tech sounds, hints of intro drum machines, etc.), but this is
unabashedly a heavy metal album---and near the top of the 1997 heap.
There are 13 songs total, and I would list all but three as being highlights---I'll just leave it at that. This is a rip-fest, kiddies.
HOT CHOPS: Some of the grooves are INFECTIOUS! Check out where "Number 5" kicks in at 3:10. Also,
the riff in "Box of Six" at 1:42 starts it off, and then really steamrolls at 1:58! Oooohhh. As far as the vocal highlights, listen to
Brown's vocals on "Justified" and "Among the Cybermen" for a couple of tasty treats.
TRACK LIST: Man in a Suitcase/Box of Six/Mysterons/Justified/Department S/Area Code 51/Has to Be/
Number 5/Among the Cybermen/Unspeakable Elvis/Northern Wisdom/Trinity Road
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