Pictured: Retribution Gospel Choir is just here for the combs that they put in that blue stuff.
Is Alan Sparhawk ever going to mess up? Ever? The mastermind behind The Black Eyed Snakes and indie-rock behemoth, Low is at it again. This time his band-du-jour is psych-rock band, Retribution Gospel Choir. Retribution alternates between 1990’s influenced pop rock, and stoner guitar solos. The result is, as you’d expect, amazing.
Sparhawk’s band contains current members of Low and the Snakes; their new album isn’t hampered by the awkward get-to-know-you stage that most bands go through. What is present is a solid rock record that will kiss you right before it smacks you in the mouth.
Retribution’s new album was produced by Mark Kozelek (Sun Kil Moon), and in some ways I think it may have hurt the sound. At times the drums sound tinny and far away. This is not a large hamper on the album. Look for Retribution on tour in support of the new album. It is well worth it.
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