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Gutbucket: Sludge Test
ByGutbucket's third disc follows Insomniacs Dream (Knitting Factory, 2001) and Dry Humping The American Dream (Cantaloupe Music, 2004). This outing favors a bit more rock than the previous jazz squawk, certainly a reaction to their audiences. The aforementioned Ozzy gets the full treatment on title track, with all the heaviness of a Sabbath guitar assault. The two-minute barrage morphs into a Green Day conclusion with saxophonist Ken Thompson walking the music through its paces.
Why do you care? Besides the big fun involved, Gutbucket adds musicianship to entertainment, a quality sorely lacking in today's rock shows. These guys speak the language, whether the driving pulse and thrash guitar of "Money Management For A Better Life" or the nod to Return to Forever on "Disciplining The Fugitive," with bits of Slavic music. They also walk the walk.
Although this disc draws less from Ornette Coleman than the group's last recording, the musicianship remains strong. The tight band and intricate arrangements thrill throughout. While the disc clocks in at a mere 45 minutes, you feel as if they have packed at least three times the music inside.
Track Listing
Money Management For A Better Life; Sludge Test; Punkass Rumbledink: Circadian Mindfuck; Throsp%; Disciplining The Fugitive; Underbidder; Where Have You Gone, Mr. Squeegeeman?; Plague Of The Legions; Danse de la Fureur, Pour les Sept Trompettes.
Personnel
Gutbucket
band / ensemble / orchestraPaul Chuffo: drums; Ty Citerman: guitar, prepared guitar, vocals; Eric: bass, Hammond B3 Organ, Moog; Ken Thompson: alto, baritone saxophone, Moroccan ghaytah, Wurlitzer Organ, Juno-66.
Album information
Title: Sludge Test | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Cantaloupe Music
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