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Okay. Look at the cover art to the right. That’s how most of this album sounds. It blasts open with “Black Thunder” and I feel like I’m riding that beast of a horse. I’m holding that lightning bolt in one hand (sometimes I pretend it’s a sword if I’m in the mood) and using all my might to reign in that beast with my other (I know homeboy has got a sickle in the art, but this is my review). Can you feel that? Can you put yourself on Black Thunder?

That should be enough to describe this band’s sound, but I’m feeling generous, so I will throw one more word out there. galloping. From the guitar, to the bass, to the drums, all are galloping.

Now, the flow of the album is kind of botched with the slower “Midnight Eye,” which has some singing that is reminiscent of Danzig. “Fuck This Shit,” a rather forgettable song, follows it. The pace is brought up again for a couple tracks only to be dropped by the instrumental “Voice of Fire.” None of those tracks are necessarily bad; they just get in the way of the general ass-kicking that’s done by the rest of Black Thunder.

After the instrumental, I’m back up on the horse, galloping through the streets and wrecking shop for a couple tracks, before “Sirens” properly winds down and closes the album out.



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    Posted by Misfit77 on 2006-01-24 18:59:56
    My Score:

    This album rocked the panties off of my girl! It's a kick ass album with a good combination of sludge metal and skate punk. For fans of Kylesa, Motorhead or anything that produces a desire to get really drunk and ride on the roof of a car at 90 miles an hour!

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 10, 2005 at 4:34 PM (EDT)

    hands down the best thing that deathwish has put out in awhile. and usually i would blast this review....
    but i cant.
    because the review is exactly what i felt when i listened for the first time.

    -bryan styles

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at 7:01 PM (EDT)

    "Where is Chinatown anyway. I'M A FAN."

    san fran has one. so does new york. and i think LA , probably others too.....so i guess it depends what state you're in

    Posted by Russe11 on 2005-10-09 02:20:05

    Where is Chinatown anyway. I'M A FAN.

    Posted by Crookedsuperhero on 2005-10-08 18:45:17

    Deathbox

    Posted by moneenerd on 2005-10-08 17:47:27

    RIDE OR DIE being the hottest track.

    Ride on.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 3:53 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Best album of the year I think.

    Posted by stevejonestherealbones on 2005-10-08 13:25:21

    "3. I went to the record store and asked to see the "galloping" section. They don't have one."

    oh man, this shit made me laugh out loud

    - jones the bones

    - stevejones8770@yahoo.com

    Posted by Anchors on 2005-10-08 13:05:21

    I wouldn't consider it an 'ode,' because that implies Chinatown is in a position of high esteem. More a satire, maybe.

    Regardless, great review.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 4:33 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Why the fuck was this review published?

    Posted by maverick on 2005-10-08 01:51:25
    My Score:

    Killer review, killer record. So stoked to see these guys next month with Cave In, it's not even funny.

    -Scott

    Posted by superdude on 2005-10-08 00:10:33

    This review was pretty good, but here's how I would make it better:

    1. Like you're even going to listen to me.

    2. I happen to think the cover is kind of scary. Look at that guy.

    3. I went to the record store and asked to see the "galloping" section. They don't have one.

    4. So what am I supposed to do?

    5. I'm still pushing for CDs to come with holograms in them. Whaddya think?

    Posted by heartfailure on 2005-10-07 23:31:36

    I'm going to actually listen to this band because the review was fucking awesome

    jones you should do 100% of the reviews here

    Posted by stevejonestherealbones on 2005-10-07 20:13:51

    glad you liked it brian and others. this is an ode to chinatown of sorts

    - jones the bones

    - stevejones8770@yahoo.com

    Posted by takingchase on 2005-10-07 13:32:35

    when did it get cool to say "eff" instead of "fuck"?

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 7, 2005 at 12:23 PM (EDT)

    i really want to see these guys

    Posted by Sirens on 2005-10-07 10:17:49

    I would like to make a statement.

    No. Eff this crap.

    -sirens

    Posted by sickboi on 2005-10-07 09:24:17

    That cover art fucking slays. I've gotta check this out.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 7, 2005 at 8:55 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Doomriders are spot-on tight live, and Nate is a hilarious frontman. After every single song: "YEAAAAAAHHHHHH. THIS IS A PARTY. ROCK AND ROLL."

    Posted by Benjasauruss on 2005-10-07 06:55:45

    I thought this album would suck but it was amazing

    Posted by AlmostPunkEnough on 2005-10-07 06:05:03

    possibly the best review here ever. funny

    Posted by TheOneTrueBill on 2005-10-07 02:34:22

    http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID =407

    The Blabbermouth community likes it.

    Posted by gladimnotemo on 2005-10-07 01:13:14
    My Score:

    I've heard a lot of Danzig/Motorhead/rock and roll whatever "...but more!!!" comparisons to this, and that's definately promising. I will have to listen to it more, though.

    There was a limited vinyl run to this, and I think it's almost sold out already, I don't know. It would definately be better on vinyl, I just have that feeling.

    Posted by Mute98 on 2005-10-07 00:57:01

    hahah i love the review

    Posted by GreenVandal on 2005-10-07 00:43:48
    My Score:

    That was a great review Jones. If someone cant tell how this sounds form the cover art alone then, well, I pity them.

    Posted by etwiels88 on 2005-10-07 00:35:25

    This album is good, but can be boring if you aren't in the mood for it.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 7, 2005 at 12:31 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    score's for the review, it made me laugh. This band is pretty awesome, and yeah the other songs arent as good as black thunder.

    -JL

    Posted by inagreendase on 2005-10-07 00:10:53

    Jones, if I hadn't seen them live before, I would have no clue what they sound like after reading this review, but that's okay, because I got a good laugh out of it.

    Posted by TheOneTrueBill on 2005-10-07 00:05:27

    But do they growl?

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