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"This record is about the details. An extrapolation of influences so seemingly inconsequential that it's probably fascinating to most folks that any of us care/obsess about them at all, or noticed them in the first place. The first time I heard "Rock Formation," I noted aloud that there almost appeared to be some Maiden in the harmonized leads towards the end of the song. Dem turned and paused. He then gently corrected me, as one might a child: "Kind of…that's actually Wishbone Ash." It was a beautiful moment."
"It picks up right where Ride Satan Ride left off in terms of concept, style, structure, and general sound. I would argue that the songs are generally more expansive, and generally less based in E and A chord chugging. This tones down the all-out-rock factor, but in exchange for some truly badass soloing, creative riffing, and moody (not in a lame way) ambiance. It's a worthy trade for sure. I'm truly amazed. Both in terms of vision and execution. Whereas the first lp was (in concept) the soundtrack to a never-made biker film, this new lp seems to serve more as the soundtrack to the rarely-acknowledged, much-maligned hessian way of life and all the mystic wonder, dirt, and outlaw spirit within."
Brad
"There is something wholesome about this record. Pure hard rock and doom instrumental. It grooves, bounces, riffs like Rick Derringer would not have played after pop music raped him. No nonsense, not cheesey, down to business blues rock and doom riffer twister. Awesome studio production that has a great tone to the guitars. Hear some Thin Lizzy influence, Church of Misery, and mid 90's Trouble splinters, Foghat, and Nazareth circa' Hair of the Dog. HEAVY."
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