Spillage is the self-titled debut record from Chicago based
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal group Spillage and was released on June 30th,
2015. Now I have heard of this band for about two years but never really focused
a lot on them for the reason that I didn’t have a lot of material to work with
besides some live videos which showed me they are a very cool live act.
However, I wanted to see what a full length from these guys would sound like
and if it really would a defying record that I could listening to until it was
too worn out. Well I finally have a copy in my hands so let’s turn this baby up
and see what is in store for us.
Track Rundown
1.The Darkness- The opening track starts with this ominous organ
opening that I really like because it feels like just such a build up to what
is to come and not to mention there is some cool Deep Purple vibes as well.
Right away there are some crushing riffs and I really admire the guitar tones exhibited
here as well they really have a unique NWOBHM-ish sound to them. I really like
the vocals as well because they feel doomish in parts and then go for this
Halford like soaring style which I love. I love the cut before the solo as well
it feels unexpected and makes it exciting as well. Fantastic fucking opening
track.
2.Live In Fear- This track has more of that bluesier edge in
its riffing yet is still heavy and groovy. The solo is one of my favorites on
the album as well. Just a really catchy tune and another must listen on this
record.
3.The Road- Chris Martine’s drum fill in the beginning I have
to just say is really awesome he has a lot of solid grooves in his playing. The
main riff to this song is very vintage Priest sounding but is still full of
originality. Tony Spillman in particular really rips up the solo in this tune
and its just one of those solo’s that totally sticks with me til no end.
Everything in this song and even the slow exit of this song is just great. Definitely
my favorite song on the album.
4.Call It Freedom-The groovy bass intro is really cool and
the chugging guitars really build up to the main riff that has a thrashy feel
to it but it isn’t thrashy at all and still retains that bluesy groove. The
chorus is pretty catchy as well in this tune it is different I can’t really
explain it but it sounds good and I like it haha. Another killer tune!
5.In Hell- This song has more of that straight Stoner Rock
feel to it and the vocals are a bit lower than they were the past songs with a
bit more of grit in them. It is heavy as hell and is another tune on the album
that I can really get behind. There is a bit of double bass here as well which
I don’t recall hearing before which still sounds incredibly heavy. I also love
the keys in this tune as well it creates a cool evil atmosphere.
6.Insomnia- The opening has a Sabbath-ish feel to it(more of
the Dio era than anything). The riffing has these cool melodic breaks in it
that im a total sucker for. It has a really catchy chorus as well and is a cool
tune all around. I also like when it picks up as well it really adds to the
tune and I didn’t see it coming when I first gave it a listen.
7.Devil Woman- This song has been covered by a couple
notable artists including the legendary Riot from New York City. However this
version is my favorite because this band plays it in not a super heavy way but
it has kind of a more pop kind of sound with it especially with the organ
taking over more than the guitars in the verses. I feel that Spillage has
captured this song perfectly.
8.Land Of Opportunity- The opening always reminds me of U2
for some reason im not sure but this tune is another awesome rocker. Tony
really knows how to write catchy tunes as this is another killer one and I love
love the verses but the chorus with the (I can feel it!) thrown in it really is
awesome.
9.We Are- This tune is a bit more mid paced and has catchy nasty riff that carries it with the
organ clicking in and out, it is really cool. A pretty god foot tapping tune to
end the album with and I can’t complain at all.
Overall, I give this album a 9.7 out of 10. I was really
blown away how much I was going to love this record. To me, this is a modern
hard rock/heavy metal masterpiece because it blends some really cool sounds
together and is easily my record of the year, no denying it. Seriously though,
pick this record up, support this band cause I sure as hell will. Horns up for
Spillage! \m/
While I didn't like this as much as you did, I do think you did a great review. It is probably one of my favorites of the year
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite albums to clarify.
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