Wolves Like Us - Late love

      What happens when you take a bunch of vets from the Norwegian hardcore and metal scene and throw them together in a room? Wolves like us, featuring members of J.R. Ewing, Amulet, Infidels Forever, and Silver, are a force to be reckoned with. Heavily influenced by the likes of Planes Mistaken For Stars and Drive Like Jehu, I would say the easiest comparison might be a heavy metal Hot Water Music! Simple straight forward stuff but absolutely killer! Make with the listening NOW!



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Boris - New Album

      My first experience with Boris was rather dismissive. I had written them off as another shitty oi band, due to the fact that i had confused them with another band with a similar cover. So in the box of forgotten promos it went, not to be seen again for a couple of months. Until one day I had no other listening choices left, so in it went. What blasted forth through my speakers would alter the course of my life, quite literally! Amplifier Worship set me on a course of all things doomed out and sludgy. I was a casual fan before, i was already a fan of Goatsnake, but now i was hooked. Hooked on the style and hooked on Boris. 

      Over the course of their 16 year plus history Boris have never been content to rest on their laurels. With an ungodly amount of full lengths: 23, live albums: 8-10, another 8 albums worth of collaborations and countless singles, ep's, remixes, and touring its hard to imagine them ever having any time off. Not only are they prolific, they're fearless. Often flying in the face of tradition, Boris have a clear mission statement. Our music our way. Each album of Boris' is distinctly different but very much them. From glacial doom to red lined garage rock, they've done it all. Except pop. That is, until now. Enter "New Album". Yes, while I'll agree that it's a little lack luster in the name department, everything else about New Album is polished and shining bright! The downside to this release is that its Japanese only. As some of you know Boris released two full lengths in the U.S. back in may, Heavy Rocks 2011 and Attention Please. New album does share its songs with both it's U.S. counterparts but in much different versions. All I can say is thank god for the Internet! New Album is the most interesting of the bunch. It's perfectly crafted indie pop with danceable beats and eclectic electronic flourishes throughout. While Heavy Rocks 2011 still has awesomeness to it, I would take New album over Attention Please any day. They are to me the fully realized versions of the songs, which makes A.P. sound like the demo session! Anyway, enjoy this! 

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