Mixing heavy riffs, old-school hooks and a certain
traditionalist approach to recording- live, full band takes as much as possible-
this debut album from the heavy metal beast that is Godsized serves up exactly
what their fans have been waiting for. No nonsense, balls-to-the-wall, old
fashioned, no frills heavy metal.
As a result of the nature of the recording process, the album
has a powerful, raw, live feel to it. However there are places where it feels
like the lower frequencies of the album have been slightly muffled.
The album shows a variety of songs, ballads and more up-tempo
rockers. All of which are heavy and groove-laden. Full of huge guitar sounds,
pounding drums, an ever-present bass line and powerful vocals, the album offers
nothing but pure, simple, rock and roll, complete with duelling guitar solos.
Listening to the album, it is easy to hear how they were
picked up to tour with Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, the powerful riffs,
screaming solos and loud vocals reminiscent of many classic metal acts through
the ages.
The 12 tracks offered up here clearly show the band’s roots in
classic rock and metal, steeped in the lineage of the groups who influenced
them, creating an album of truly classic sounding metal, yet managing to remain
up to date.
Whilst a head-banging, fist-pumping rollercoaster ride from
start to finish, Godsized have not managed to make a hugely innovative album
here. However, what there is a definite sign of promise to come, and a taste of
their high-energy live shows.
7/10
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