CD Review
This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010.
These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins.
Artist: Bigelf
Album: Cheat The Gallows (2008 Custard Records)
Tracks: 10
Artist website: http://www.bigelf.com
OVERVIEW
I hadn’t the slightest clue what I was going to be listening to when I began. “Oh my, holy *!” were literally the words that came out of my mouth. This is pure genius!
The musicianship is awesome. At times I almost felt like I was listening to ELP or Genesis or Hendrix or KISS or Queen or Zappa or even Pink Floyd. There are times when I felt like I could have been listening to a blues band. There are just so many styles and places the music goes on this album. It definitely pulls in the listener. Awesome!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Blackball
Money, It’s Pure Evil
No Parachute
Superstar
PLAY BY PLAY
Track 1 – Gravest Show On Earth
Very Queen-esque! Theatrical.
Track 2 – Blackball
Track 1 segues into this track seamlessly. Just sublime.
Track 3 – Money, It’s Pure Evil
I love the vocal work on this track! What an awesome guitar solo!
Track 4 – The Evils Of Rock And Roll
Very cool old school rock song!
Track 5 – No Parachute
This is totally like a Pink Floyd song and it is totally awesome!
Track 6 – The Game
Cool track. Unbelievable guitar solo!
Track 7 – Superstar
Fantastic!
Track 8 – Race With Time
This one’s quite interesting. Love it!
Track 9 – Hydra
This is the only track that I didn’t really bond with during the review. It has some really interesting things going on in it.
Track 10 – Counting Sheep
Great track!