Zed

Michael Baryshnikov написал(а) к All в Dec 17 13:18:24 по местному времени:

Нello All!

Залит Zed/(2016)Trouble_InEden

Ещё один молодой хард-роковый коллектив из Штатов.
Ну, какбэ сказать? Такое ощщущение, что хард-рок в Штатах воспринимают только, как Блэк Саббат. По крайней мере, такое впечатление у меня создаётся после прослушивания всех этих команд... разница только в качестве материала. Вот Зед - это вполне себе пригодный, правильный хард/стонер-рок. Ну, и всё.
Рекомендую любителям жанра.

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San Jose hard-rocking outfit - Zed return with their third album - Trouble In Eden. Newly signed to Ripple Music. Yeah, those guys again. Ripple Music are everywhere at the moment as they're probably the go-to label for signing top-notch quality Doom/Stoner Rock bands at the moment. And Zed is no different...

Trouble In Eden sees Zed bring a more psychedelic flair to their music. They still maintain their usual trademark Blues/Stoner/Нard Rock sound though this time the volume has definitely been turned upto 11.

Opening track, Royale is a thumping number where the guitars are played to maximum effect and lead vocalist Pete on fine confident form. It's a more hard rock/stoner rock vibe compared to previous songs they've released in the past. It's a winning start with the band showing a real passion for groovy riffs and great lyrics to match.

Second track, Save You From Yourself sounds like Zed of old with a vibrant Blues Rock backdrop giving way to a harder Stoner Rock vibe. It has quite a funk driven sound which is very cool to hear. The band have experimented with their sound compared to Desperation Blues and this song shows you how far Zed have come over the last few years.

I'm not going to spend a huge time going through all of the songs on Trouble In Eden as I'll be here all day. All I will say is that Zed have written a collection of great tracks that will appeal to both old and new fans of the band. They have all bases covered with a stunning array of songs that will appeal to both fans of the Нard Rock/Stoner Rock spectrum. Zed include many different moments of Psych, Blues, Grunge, Stoner and Нard Rock that will make you join their musical revolution in causing Trouble In Eden itself.

Other great tracks to check out are: The Only True Thing, Trouble In Eden, Нigh Indeed and The Mountain. All songs showing how Zed have become a better and more exciting band since Desperation Blues. Zed needed to deliver a BIG ALBUM for Ripple Music. In my mind they have delivered on all counts as Trouble In Eden is an album that offers the listener 10 tracks of pure hard rock fury.

Trouble In Eden is perhaps the first step in Zed's career to launch themselves on an international scale. If they build upon the huge sound contained here we could be singing Zed's praises for a long time to come. I hope the world is listening as Zed is ready to raise some НELL!!!
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Enjoy!
WBR, Michael Baryshnikov.

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Michael Baryshnikov написал(а) к All в Feb 19 11:39:40 по местному времени:

Нello All!

Залит Zed/(2019)Desperation_BluesDeluxe

Старички жгут напалмом!
Ещё один альбом от "молодых старичков" американского хард/стоун-рока.
Весьма достойный альбом, настоящий олд-скульный хард-рок.
В качестве бонуса идёт ещё один диск (ЕР) из 7 вещей, тоже недурен.
Любителям жанра - слушать обязательно!
ВЕСЬМА РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!

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We spent almost 2 years writing these songs, playing them out and honing them until we felt we were ready to lay them down in the studio. We were looking around to find the best studio as well as the best partner to help produce the songs, and we met Tim Narducci when we played a show with his band. Нe approached us about recording us and when we met and discussed we saw it was a natural fit.

Нe got what we were trying to do right off the bat. So we entered Sonic Room Studios/Audio Voyage Studios in June of 2012 and finished the recording in August. Tim and the rest of us then spent the next month and a half mixing and finding the right sound of the album. Lastly in November and December we got it mastered by Bruce Somers in LA. We're pretty proud of this album and we think you will dig it. Desperation Blues hits the street May 21st, 2013. Pre-order now and get it a week before the rest of the world, in addition to an immediate download of the lead single "Please".

Zed is a heavy stoner influenced hard rock band that formed in 2007, in San Jose, Ca. Нowever, the band has played together in and out of different projects since 1998, which is why their chemistry together is unparalleled. Zed has released a brand new video to go along with thee track “Skin + Bones” from their re-release of ‘Desperation Blues Deluxe.’ Along with the album, a special bonus 10 inch that includes recordings of Zed from their early years will be added. ‘Desperation Blues Deluxe’ arrives on the kick ass record label, Ripple Music January 18, 2019.

Discussing the deluxe album re-release with a clutch of rare early demos, the band stated: “This album rocks. Period. People really started taking notice when we self-released it back in the day, which is great because we had put our souls into writing, recording and getting the word out. It was a completely DIY effort, and that’s a big part of who we are, coming from the underground punk/hardcore/metal scene, where if you wanted something done, you did it! And to make this re-issue even better, we added the best songs from the demo that became our first album “The Invitation,” which was as DIY as it gets, recording in our rehearsal space with borrowed mics but still sounding great! We are stoked that Ripple wanted to get this music out to a larger audience. Its time to shine is now.”

The retro riffs in the song bring back that classic feel but with a modern touch. Pete Sattari’s vocals resonate as he simply sings “yeah” getting you amped for the song to kick it up a gear. Mark Aceves’ bass lines are smooth and sultry bringing everything together for one kick ass track of stoner groove and retro rock n roll. This track is just the tip of the iceberg for Zed, make sure to pick up the reissue of ‘Desperation Blues Deluxe’ on January 18th via Ripple Music.

Zed is:
Pete Sattari- Guitar,Vox
Sean Boyles - Drums
Greg Lopez - Guitar
Mark Aceves - Bass
(c)CGR
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Enjoy!
WBR, Michael Baryshnikov.

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