CD Review: Stone Priest – “Stone Priest”
Not only do classic rock revivalists Stone Priest follow
in the footsteps of the sonic renaissance their predecessors Cosmic Shakedown took
part in, they turn the movement on its ear a bit by drenching things in reverb
and shrouding them in a thick stoner haze on their self-titled debut. Fuzzed
out riffs, potent low end and luscious keys drive the vehicle that is Stone Priest (“Darkness,” “Creep,” “Evil
Winter”), though if you’re in the mood for a crusty slog into the distorted
abyss; navigate your way over to acid rock opus “Dust Of Wonder.” The sprawling
“Better” is early Black Sabbath-meets-latter day The Doors psychedelia, making
for one of the albums best moments. While Stone Priest pick up where Cosmic
Shakedown left off, Stone Priest
leaves little doubt that the former will surpass the latter much sooner rather
than later (if they haven’t already).
Grade: B+
Go Download: “Better”
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