This Land makes a strong case for Clark as the results are artful, engaging, and pleasantly surprising if you’ve thought he was only going to play the blues. It’s impressive that he’s able to pull off so many different sounds over the course of an album. Clark clearly wants to be seen and heard as a songwriter and refuses to limit himself to any one musical style here for very long. ![]() Gary Clark Jr.’s third record, This Land, is full of raw and fiery guitar theatrics as he delivers the goods. It is always a good thing when a veteran band steps up – here is hoping the new generation takes notice!īad Religion: Age Of Unreason #47 Gary Clark Jr. What takes this record up a notch is Greg Graffin’s passionate and controlled vocal assault that sounds refueled and ready to rally. Political lyrics were a given and musically, Age Of Unreason delivered the expected melodic punk anthems that Bad Religion are known for while also giving some diversity. If there ever was a political environment for punk veterans Bad Religion to storm back – 2019 was it for sure. Redd Kross: Beyond The Door #48 Bad Religion It’s all golden and no filler from start to finish. Built on familiar guitar hooks, this album has plenty of fun lyrics, punk aggression and energy. ![]() They returned in their 40th year with Beyond The Door which is a potent of a party album as you are hoping for. Steve Gunn: The Unseen In Between #49 Redd KrossĪrriving in the 80’s along-side Material Issue, Jellyfish, and a host of bands influenced by the hooky melodicism and raw punk energy of Cheap Trick, Redd Kross played their first gig as teenagers opening for no less than the iconic Black Flag. It rewards with each listen and you will pick up different pieces on each spin. The Unseen In Between is an album to absorb and understand. Now on his sophomore album for Matador, Gunn evolves his sound even farther as the production was seamless and he delivered multiple disciplines that ranged from psych to folk to even some blues. Steve Gunn is a well-known industry talent that really took a step forward in 2016 with his Matador Records debut Eyes On The Lines.
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