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Mongrel - The New Breed Of Old School
Darwinism Failed Music
2010
I must start this review off by admitting something. Even while I could see postings by my friends and colleagues at Wicked Spins Radio offering praise for Mongrel, I can't recall ever hearing a song by them. Perhaps I did while listening to the station at some point, but can't be sure. I received this album from the band with no real idea of what to expect at all. I just assumed something "punky" with a rock twist, based on a few things I had read. (I think?)
Wow.....
When I first started this disc, I was kicking myself for not getting to know them sooner. As the song "West Memphis Hell" was playing, I was thinking that this was a song I could even play on my Brutal Fridays radio show. I love it.
In fact, that vibe continues into the second song, "I Refuse" as well. No, it's not thrash; but they were fast paced and crunchy... just like I love it.
Things slow down a bit after that, but still very good and definitely held my attention. I mean, come on... how could a song titled "Shut Up, Get Dead" be bad? If anyone came up with that title and made a bad song out of it, they should quit playing. Mongrel certainly did well with it and it's another favorite for me.
I am now a new fan and can only hope that others will not do as I have done. When you see the name, look into it!
How would I describe the sound for Mongrel? Well, I didn't notice anything "punky". It has areas that are good and crunchy with speed; it also has some areas of an almost bluesy feel. Just based on this disc, I would use the same line Lemmy uses when people ask him to explain Motorhead. "It's just rock & roll, you see?"
Definite thumbs up.
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