Thursday, June 21, 2012

White Hills - Frying on This Rock (Thrill Jockey, 2012)

White Hills
Frying on This Rock
Thrill Jockey
2012

Rating: 7.5 football teams out of 10

The last White Hills record "H-p1" was a pretty good introduction to this band for me, but I feel like this new record is a step into an even stronger direction towards world domination.  "Robot Stomp" is the real highlight, a kraut-metal longform jam that sounds like the result of Oneida and Wooden Shjips fucking on a roof, only that roof is covered in gravel and their knees got scratched to shit because a good fucking still feels better than a few boo-boos on your knee.  They put forth a strong stoner rock showing on "You Dream You See" even if the lyrical content is a little repetitive.  I can't help but think of Black Mountain when I listen to these guys, though Black Mountain has a bit more pop sheen to them.  Damn enjoyable record.

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