If you introduce yourself to one new act this year, let it be this.
If the smashing of that first chord is any indication of the unbelievable sounds to come, the completion of the inaugural track “Alien Death Ray” is set to blow your mind.
Conjuring imagery reminiscent of the early Charlies Angels movies, forged with that psychedelic sixties sound that makes you want to twist Mia Wallace style, “Alien Death Ray” is one not easily forgotten.
Add to that a The Doors style organ placement track number one is an unbelievable foundation for the rest of the ten stroke effort
“Thanks To You” and the beginning of Bow Campbell’s vocal gusto begins slower than its predecessor, but with a Bo Diddley beat, a 1960s NORMA brand guitar and Wilson’s unwavering ability to slide it like the seasoned pro that he is, the track is a worthy rival to most.
Wilson sums up his ideals on rock’n’roll when he says “to me, rock’n’roll should sound dangerous and a bit mental and not too clever for its own good.” “Black Lightning” is a testament to this.
Removed from the usual cotton wool and earnest ideals of mainstream ‘rock,’ the only stories you will hear Stompy And The Heat preaching about consist of aliens, zombies, motorcycles, the devil, and all with a vengeance and fierce skill.
The best thing about this album is the simple, yet cohesive mixture of genres inherent in the tracks. The smooth transition between uncomplicated rock and blues gives the album a feel of subtle difference from other rock albums being released at the moment.
