THE BEAST

This! This. This is something special. The attraction was immediate, unstoppable and obviously inspiring as it got me to write my first review of the year and this is September. People, you need to hear this record. Howling Giant, the Nashville, Tennessee three piece tickled my fancy with this album and made me write a review. My fancy so likes their brand of tickle.

As the second release of an expected three EP set, Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2 is an impressive endeavor. The tones are perfect. Roger Mark's bass has thicker fuzz than meat left on the counter upon your return from a cruise around the world, best displayed in the song Pioneer. Tom Polzine's guitar ranges from the massive crunch of a drill rig burrowing to the earth's core in Circle of Druids all the way to a wind chime on a sun bleached porch during the beautiful The Forest Speaks. The drumming of Zach Wheeler is outstanding throughout, a true joy to hear as he pushes and pulls the tempo with intrepid style and unrepentant dominance. The addition of the organ/synth work by Drew Harakal is so tastefully done and understated but yet adds so very much to the overall sound of the record. Polzine, Marks and Wheeler all contribute to the vocal harmonies which wrap up this gift from outer space with a message of ascension against all odds and evils encountered.

Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2 is a journey you have to take, not because it is our job or what is expected from us, but because it is what is right. The album is a heavy, progressive, quantum theory of groove that will take you through the wormhole with a smile on your face for the entire ride.Via HeavyPlanet