One
for Sorrow
Blood
Songs
12
Track Album
Independent
Release
Date: 24th June 2016
Written for RAMzine
One for Sorrow – London
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/OneforSorrowband
Genre: Stoner Groove Metal
Biography:
“One For Sorrow was a
creative spark that emerged when vocalist Joe Thompson and guitarist Jason
Putter set upon formulating a sound and band they had always aspired to be a
part of. Both fans of groove metal, they sought to take the down tuned style
and rhythmical feel of the genre and infuse it with guitar and vocal elements
more influenced by classic 60s and 70s blues rock!”
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After
having a bit of a sneak peek (normally I don’t do that as I like to be hit with
whatever is coming my way) but glad I did as each track opens with hard heavy
punches and rip roaring riffs! The very impressive ‘Underfoot’ can be
described as wearing size 12 hob nail boots, that kick hard! With equally
impressive vocals that contain real grit and power! This track ‘Return
to Dust’ forges new crevices along the path that steadily turns into
deep ravines! The meaty metal chugs are colossal and plentiful. ‘Headstrong’
surges into the limelight all guns blazing on a raft of monumental riffage
although the vocals seem to have taken a rather unfortunate tumble, sounding grave
and off-kilter in places ‘Said and Done’ is a bluesy number
that swaggers with deep heavy bass licks and smouldering riffs. Vocally
sounding better the harder they are pushed.
‘420’ takes a pot shot at the ears, it burns with an almost intense heat
of sheer emotive brute force. ‘Bigot’ slows down its rambunctious endeavours
making way for a swaggering wah wah effect pedal and then the curtain opens and
a sonic back drop with an all-round sound reveals a track that is flavoursome
and swaggers with consequence. ‘Fools and Liars’ takes off at a
rate of knots and fierce in its delivery, the chugging rhythms are dynamic and
full of groove, sadly the vocal sounds dull and not in keeping with the track,
although there is a lot of passion behind them. ‘Merciless’ again stomps
with a thunderous step toward oblivion. The ever present swagger surrounds you
like a warm blanket although showing signs of irritability and antagonistic
flair. The Mass Aversion takes us in
a different direction with a less hard hitting beginning but still
mouth-watering as the riffs melt with powerful enterprise. ‘First to the Fight’ is again diverse
with its marching drum beat and torrential riffs while a brooding bass line
snarls like a rabid dog! ‘Spook’ shows what it can do with
deftly carved string sophistication so it isn’t all brooding and blistering –
it is a very beautiful track and the vocals feel warm and welcoming. ‘Into
the Woods’ to finish the band power up and take you by force with
rambunctious riffs and superb beats that come at you head on!
The
band are called ‘One for Sorrow’ but
don’t forget two’s for joy!
8.5/10
Track List:
Underfoot
Return
to Dust
Headstrong
Said
and Done
420
Bigot
Fools
and Liars
Merciless
The
Mass Aversion
First
to the Fight
Spook
Into
the Woods
Members:
Joe Thompson
- Vocals
Jason
Putter - Guitars
Snakes
- Bass,
Ross
Sorrow - Drums
