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Rust
Bar Chord Ritual
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I like this album. It's heavy, loud, and fast. Plus,
unlike so many other new releases, its heavy, loud, fast,
and NOT punk!!! Quite noticeable in "Bar Chord Ritual" are
borrowings from many of the great metal bands of the past 15
years or so, but there is nothing that could be identified
as an out-right "rip-off". Specifically, the influences of
Metallica, Alice in Chains, and even Kiss bleed through the
angst, but Rust is still able to put together a very
original album. Not to be overlooked in this album review
is the quality of the cover art. It's as original as the
band and thought provoking.
Some of the best tracks? Not only are "e=mc^2", "Not Today",
and "Words" the album has some modern commentary, like
"Someone You Know" and "Song for a Wedding". The album also
has some week points, like "Perhaps?" and "Five More
Minutes" which are lyrically weak and musically average.
Jeff Jolley
© 1996, Rational Alternative Digital