Lowbau is a tasty hard rock band who
make a brand of groovy bluesy very much in the vein of Black Label
Society or even Pantera. With heavy and passionate vocals Lowbaus
sound is one filled with a bluesy power yet also one that is infused
with a classic heavy metal energy. The end result is an earthy and
addictive metal record replete with gallons of groove which allow A
Darker Shade of Blues to shine
as a great album which both recalls the genres roots and seeks to
bring it forward, something few modern bands manage to do
successfully.
The
songs are usually pretty straightforward, they have a 70s hard rock
feel to them in both their bluesy grooves and crunchy guitar parts.
Yet A Darker Shade of Blues
is much harder than most music that came out in that epoch. That's
where the Pantera and Lamb of God influence comes in, allowing the
sound to fulfill its maximum potential with a southern rock and
redneck metal influence. Together, these ideas give A
Darker Shade of Blues a great
rock and roll attitude that allows the songs to ring true and shine
through a saturated scene.
In
conclusion, A Darker Shade of Blues
is a fun and brutal rock n roll record which reminds me distinctly of
Pantera or even some Motorhead. The combination of old school rhythms
with more modern metal elements makes for a sound that is both
grounded and reality and gloriously destructive. Fans of early heavy
metal and groove should love this record. Lowbau know what they want
to do and do it well. A Darker Shade of Blues
is a very tasty release anyone with an inkling for hard rock and
devastating blues should enjoy!
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