Mammoth have produced a spectacular hard rock album, using raw production, aggressive instrumentation, and great songwriting. Opening track “Mount The Mountain” has a fantastic guitar line and a solid chorus.
“Spellbound” blew me away with its grinding beat and well developed lines. The rhythm is similar to Monster Truck‘s brilliant 2016 offering “Don’t Tell Me How to Live” but with way more flourish. Check out the video below. “Hole In The Head” and “Procrastination” to a large extent, are American Dog. “Wild And Dead” is also pure sleaze, in the style of LA Guns, but with their own modern take on the model, especially with the chorus. It takes me back to the happy days of the ’80s with their upfront sound and presence.
01. Mount The Mountain
02. Spellbound
03. Hole In The Head
04. Kickin My Dog
05. Procrastination
06. Sleepwalker
07. Epitome
08. Hard Way Down
09. Wild And Dead
10. Cold Liquor
Bonus Track:
11. Can’t Get You Out Of My Head
Band Members:
Ben Couzens – guitars
Mikey Tucker – vocals
Frank Trobbiani – drums
Pete Bell – bass