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ALBUM REVIEW- STONER - STONERS RULE

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Words By Anselm Anderson



Desert rock supergroup Stoner released their much-anticipated debut album Stoners Rule via Heavy Psych Sounds this past Friday (June 25th).

The trio consists of Kyuss founders- vocalist/guitarist Brant Bjork and bassist Nick Olivieri are joined by drummer Ryan Gut. The seven-track EP was produced by Yosef Sanborn at The Red Cabin in Joshua Tree, CA in October 2020.

The album combines a groovy guitar sound with punk and blues sensibilities. The album has a slow start that gradually descends into desert rock madness.

 The opener "Rad Stays Rad" sees Bjork's refined vocals glide over distorted groove-oriented riffs as the mid-tempo takes the listener away. Next up is the more uptempo "The Older Kids" sees the band share their wisdom over Gut's rhythmic drumming skills. The stripped-back "Own Yer Blues" is the perfect blues song that stirs up those old Mississippi tales. "Evel Never Dies" is a heavy punk blaster, as the album finishes with the hypnotic "Tribe/Fly Girl" Overall, Stoner shows the genre does indeed still rule. Bjork and Olivieri recreate that same chemistry they have shared throughout their career with a depth of laid-back tracks with killer riffs that will certainly help relax during these hot summers.



TRACK LISTING:

1. Rad Stays Rad
2. The Older Kids
3. Own Yer Blues
4. Nothin'
5. Evel Never Dies
6. Stand Down
7. Tribe / Fly Girl


STÖNER is:
Brant Bjork — Guitar & Vocals
Nick Oliveri — Bass & Vocals
Ryan Güt — Drums


STÖNER LINKS
Website⎜Facebook⎜Instagram


HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS LINKS
Website⎜Facebook⎜Bandcamp⎜Instagram⎜Youtube














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