Showing posts with label Alabama Thunderpussy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alabama Thunderpussy. Show all posts
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Song of the Day-The Medusa-"Crooked Smile"
"Crooked Smile" is a bit of a teaser. The newly formed band is the brainchild of former/founding Alabama Thunderpussy frontman, Johnny Throckmorton. He is joined by former Immortal Avenger axeman, Tommy Gunn, and Mensrea shredder, Nathan Krishna. The group is rounded out by bassist Crystal Cleghorn, and drummer Robley Ball. The band hopes to release an EP or 7-inch in the Fall (2015).
The band is making their first live appearance on Saturday, September 5th, in their hometown of Richmond, VA at Wonderland with local riffers Dirt Merchant and The Tall Boys.
For more information, please check out the following link: Facebook
Thursday, September 4, 2008
The End of Alabama Thunderpussy
From Erik Larson/Alabama Thunderpussy:
It’s been a very quiet 2008 from us here in ATP thus far. I know there has been speculation and uncertainty about exactly what the status of the band is, and our apologies go out to y’all for being MIA. Finally, I’m able to give you an update.
The beginning of 2008 brought yet more upheaval in the saga that is this band, when Kyle Thomas left the group to focus on his family and the impending Exhorder reunion. The remaining four of us had a band meeting and after serious discussion, decided to take a much deserved/needed few months hiatus to regroup and focus on home life and other individual projects.
The “few months” seemed to flow into a bit longer as the summer progressed and we all dug deeper into our lives as individuals outside of ATP. Well, we finally regrouped and after much deliberation and thoughtful discussion, we have decided to end the band.
There are no hard feelings between us and no bullshit politics. It’s pretty much just the end of an era. To quote George Harrison, all things must pass. And so after 12+ yrs of solid ATP mayhem, we call it a day.
We can’t thank all of you enough for the tireless and seemingly endless support and friendship we received from you over the years, it was really fucking amazing and appreciated more than you know. Each one of us are still very active and involved in creating music and art and we hope you will bless us with your continued support of our individual endeavors. So if you would, raise your drink of choice in our honor and toast to the future.
Erik/ATP 2008
It’s been a very quiet 2008 from us here in ATP thus far. I know there has been speculation and uncertainty about exactly what the status of the band is, and our apologies go out to y’all for being MIA. Finally, I’m able to give you an update.
The beginning of 2008 brought yet more upheaval in the saga that is this band, when Kyle Thomas left the group to focus on his family and the impending Exhorder reunion. The remaining four of us had a band meeting and after serious discussion, decided to take a much deserved/needed few months hiatus to regroup and focus on home life and other individual projects.
The “few months” seemed to flow into a bit longer as the summer progressed and we all dug deeper into our lives as individuals outside of ATP. Well, we finally regrouped and after much deliberation and thoughtful discussion, we have decided to end the band.
There are no hard feelings between us and no bullshit politics. It’s pretty much just the end of an era. To quote George Harrison, all things must pass. And so after 12+ yrs of solid ATP mayhem, we call it a day.
We can’t thank all of you enough for the tireless and seemingly endless support and friendship we received from you over the years, it was really fucking amazing and appreciated more than you know. Each one of us are still very active and involved in creating music and art and we hope you will bless us with your continued support of our individual endeavors. So if you would, raise your drink of choice in our honor and toast to the future.
Erik/ATP 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Album Of The Day-Alabama Thunderpussy-"Staring At The Divine" (2001)
The Album Of The Day is "Staring At The Divine" by Alabama Thunderpussy.
Review:
Possibly the biggest band to be set adrift after the unfortunate bankruptcy of the great Man's Ruin label (R.I.P.), stoner rock mainstay Alabama Thunderpussy was, not surprisingly, also one of the first to find a new home. In fact, both the band and their as yet unnamed fourth album were quickly snapped up by astute Relapse Records, who, keen to expand their roster beyond its extreme metal boundaries, knew a good deal when they saw one. However, the transition period leading up to this was still no cakewalk for ATP and, after losing two founding members, the group re-recorded and remixed most of Staring at the Divine before its belated 2002 release. Thankfully, their diligence is rewarded by what is arguably their best effort so far. Standout tracks like "Ol' Unfaithful," "Shapeshifter," the Clutch-like "Whore Adore," and the awesome, almost Thin Lizzy-esque "Hunting By Echo" feature immense, memorable riffs, which find the quintet roaring with more purpose than ever before. Also, Staring at the Divine is infinitely more cohesive and focused than the band's previous offering, the ambitious but often sprawling Constellation (the band's barefaced attempt at becoming Lynyrd Skynyrd); probably because most of the stylistic adventures explored on Constellation are featured here as well, they're just boiled down to a lean, muscular, full-force impact. In fact, the album's only oddity, the country-fried "Amounts That Count," is saved for last, transforming what might have been an intrusive aside into a refreshing coda. More than anything, Staring at the Divine exudes a confident maturity that leaves one feeling that Alabama Thunderpussy is finally on its way. (Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide)
Track Listing:
01. Ol Unfaithful
02. Motor-Ready
03. Shape Shifter
04. Whore Adore
05. Hunting By Echo
06. Beck And Call
07. Twilight Arrival
08. Esteem Fiend
09. SSDD
10. Amounts That Count
Listen
MySpace
Official Website
Buy
Review:
Possibly the biggest band to be set adrift after the unfortunate bankruptcy of the great Man's Ruin label (R.I.P.), stoner rock mainstay Alabama Thunderpussy was, not surprisingly, also one of the first to find a new home. In fact, both the band and their as yet unnamed fourth album were quickly snapped up by astute Relapse Records, who, keen to expand their roster beyond its extreme metal boundaries, knew a good deal when they saw one. However, the transition period leading up to this was still no cakewalk for ATP and, after losing two founding members, the group re-recorded and remixed most of Staring at the Divine before its belated 2002 release. Thankfully, their diligence is rewarded by what is arguably their best effort so far. Standout tracks like "Ol' Unfaithful," "Shapeshifter," the Clutch-like "Whore Adore," and the awesome, almost Thin Lizzy-esque "Hunting By Echo" feature immense, memorable riffs, which find the quintet roaring with more purpose than ever before. Also, Staring at the Divine is infinitely more cohesive and focused than the band's previous offering, the ambitious but often sprawling Constellation (the band's barefaced attempt at becoming Lynyrd Skynyrd); probably because most of the stylistic adventures explored on Constellation are featured here as well, they're just boiled down to a lean, muscular, full-force impact. In fact, the album's only oddity, the country-fried "Amounts That Count," is saved for last, transforming what might have been an intrusive aside into a refreshing coda. More than anything, Staring at the Divine exudes a confident maturity that leaves one feeling that Alabama Thunderpussy is finally on its way. (Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide)
Track Listing:
01. Ol Unfaithful
02. Motor-Ready
03. Shape Shifter
04. Whore Adore
05. Hunting By Echo
06. Beck And Call
07. Twilight Arrival
08. Esteem Fiend
09. SSDD
10. Amounts That Count
Listen
MySpace
Official Website
Buy
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Album Of The Day-Erik Larson-"Faith, Hope, Love" (2005)
The Album Of The Day is "Faith, Hope, Love" by Erik Larson.
Review:
Erik Larson's indefatigable touring and recording schedule has gradually earned him candidacy as the most prolific hard rock performer of the mid-2000s. For his second solo release, the Alabama Thunderpussy and Mighty Nimbus guitarist (to name but two of his alternate musical concerns) once again transforms himself into a one-man wrecking crew, capable of handling all instrumentals and vocals on his lonesome. And, whereas his first outing of a couple years earlier, The Resounding, comprised a mixed bag of seemingly leftover ideas rejected by his primary bands, 2005's Faith, Hope, Love instantly takes shape as a far more willful and consistent asset to a potential solo career. Whether Larson actually harbors such intentions down the road remains to be seen, but perhaps his ATP bandmates should prepare for the worse given the increased conviction on display here. Representative new songs such as "Love and Loathing," "Germ," and "Chinvat Bridge" generally fly close to Larson's stoner rock/doom specialties and, to a lesser degree, his punk/hardcore origins (see the manic "Smile," the vicious "Bloodshot," and the threatening "By my Hands"). But increasingly frequent diversions into semi-acoustic fare (the amusing "The Bar Song," the evocative "You & Me," and the strangely tribal "My Inner Justice") also expose as yet underdeveloped, mellower possibilities. Considering his supporters are as likely to condemn as endorse these unknown facets of his talents, it's probably wise that he kept them to a minimum here, but when combined with his surprising cover of Elliott Smith's "Say Yes," they offer further tentative signs of singer/songwriter ambitions still to come. For now, Faith, Hope, Love will handily qualify as the better of his two solo albums. (Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide)
Track Listing:
01. Love and Loathing
02. Germ
03. Smile
04. Feedback
05. Bleeding Fire
06. Bloodshot
07. By My Hands
08. The Bar Song
09. My Inner Justice
10. Chinvat Bridge
11. You and Me
12. Say Yes
Listen
Purchase
Review:
Erik Larson's indefatigable touring and recording schedule has gradually earned him candidacy as the most prolific hard rock performer of the mid-2000s. For his second solo release, the Alabama Thunderpussy and Mighty Nimbus guitarist (to name but two of his alternate musical concerns) once again transforms himself into a one-man wrecking crew, capable of handling all instrumentals and vocals on his lonesome. And, whereas his first outing of a couple years earlier, The Resounding, comprised a mixed bag of seemingly leftover ideas rejected by his primary bands, 2005's Faith, Hope, Love instantly takes shape as a far more willful and consistent asset to a potential solo career. Whether Larson actually harbors such intentions down the road remains to be seen, but perhaps his ATP bandmates should prepare for the worse given the increased conviction on display here. Representative new songs such as "Love and Loathing," "Germ," and "Chinvat Bridge" generally fly close to Larson's stoner rock/doom specialties and, to a lesser degree, his punk/hardcore origins (see the manic "Smile," the vicious "Bloodshot," and the threatening "By my Hands"). But increasingly frequent diversions into semi-acoustic fare (the amusing "The Bar Song," the evocative "You & Me," and the strangely tribal "My Inner Justice") also expose as yet underdeveloped, mellower possibilities. Considering his supporters are as likely to condemn as endorse these unknown facets of his talents, it's probably wise that he kept them to a minimum here, but when combined with his surprising cover of Elliott Smith's "Say Yes," they offer further tentative signs of singer/songwriter ambitions still to come. For now, Faith, Hope, Love will handily qualify as the better of his two solo albums. (Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide)
Track Listing:
01. Love and Loathing
02. Germ
03. Smile
04. Feedback
05. Bleeding Fire
06. Bloodshot
07. By My Hands
08. The Bar Song
09. My Inner Justice
10. Chinvat Bridge
11. You and Me
12. Say Yes
Listen
Purchase
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