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Featuring: the Human Host and the Heavy Metal Kids

Carl Slim | the factory | 09/01/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"That's the full title. it's not actually a metal album, that's just a Burroughs reference. It's "free-form" rock, something that's pretty much dead now. 5 songs built around basic themes, with improv everywhere. Two have really cool riffs, and another is built around a chant of "ohm". Vocals are more to add a little colour here and there, rather than the focal point. These guys can actually play-not virtuosos, but I recognize standard chords, harmonica runs, and the ability to keep the beat, so don't believe everything you hear. Some of this is exciting, some is surprisingly relaxing & (I guess) good for meditation. This is a one of a kind (as far as I know), and I really think most open minded music lovers WILL appreciate this. One of these guys, I hear, eventually joined T.Rex, by the way."

A real inspiration!

Carl Slim | 02/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ok, so the music does sound a bit "strange"! But I have it on VERY good authority that this is THE album that served as the inspiration for Buxx Banner's great band Major G and the G-Men. Banner confided to me that the secret of reproducing the unique sound on this album was the innovative use of a turkey baster as a musical instrument. Other innovations were the use of tupper-ware for percussion, and a death in the immediate family aided in obtaining the haunting vocals. this is truly an inspirational piece of music!"