AMZ - December, 1998 -- Short Takes  
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Vol 3 Number 1

  December, 1998

 

 

       
 

Artist: Ice Cube
Album: "Ghetto Vet (The Single)"
Label: Priority Records
Rating:

Cube:

He said the bullet hit a nerve that was vital/ I said I can't move my legs!/
He said don't try to/ This ain't the end, my friend/ But you'll probably
never walk again/ At night I jerk and jerk/ But my chain don't work!/ It
don't even hurt

Put me on the porch/ Now I'm on the torch

Nothing to gain - nothing to lose/ And last night - I couldn't make it to
the bathroom.

It's the only friend to a stranger/ a.k.a. handicapped gangbanger

Snoop:

It's rainin' bullets an I'm still there/ Yo ghetto...in a wheelchair

The all-to-real story of the "GhettoVet" is put to a plinky piano riff and
basic snare/ride subtle beat, with phatt rhymes and whack music.

P.S. - And the single comes with an instrumental version of the whack music.

 

Artist: Sevendust
Album: "Sevendust"
Label: TVT Records
Rating:
   

With metal making it's mainstream resurgence, 97-98 was the perfect
year for "Sevendust" to hit the scene. Their self titled debut slammed down from the proverbial "Hammer 'o the Metal Gods" with astonishing force, proving that a brand spanking new metal band could indeed rock with the severity of their forefathers.

This past year has seen "Sevendust" dominating at Ozz Fest, along side such metal greats as Megadeth, Motorhead and The Oz-man himself, as well as taking a commanding role in hard rock radio rotation with their single "Bitch." Not a bad showing at all for the new project of the Atlanta scene veterans: Lajon (vocals), Clint Lowery (Guitar), John Connolly (Guitar) Vinnie Hornsby (bass) and Morgan Rose (Drums).

"Sevendust" blister and burn throughout this debut. Utilizing thunderous
riffs and bellowing bass lines to hammer home Lajon's unique concoction of harmonious hard-core stylings, while incorporating the electric flavor of an industrial style, and at times even a punk rock structure. These tunes ebb and flow between the huge anthem-like harmony of a Living Color, and the relentless pounding drudge of a Slayer or even Krokus (remember them?).

Tracks to check out include "Bitch," "Prayer" and "Will It Bleed,"
although anyone into the heavier side of the spectrum should fine this
entire album well worth its weight.

 

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