nothingface43 | Oconto Falls, WI United States | 10/28/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd shows off the band's, who is now known as just Kilgore, talent. I dont really have time to go into great detail, but each song is worth listening to. But please be patient...this cd wont come out and smack you in the face. Even though its quite heavy, its very gracious. My favorite song from it is "Trial". Enjoy this cd."
Best Metal. Period!
Bradley A Cathey | Louisville, KY United States | 01/08/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I got a bootleg tape of these guys (Stain) off of a friend from Rhode Island when this band was a regional act. I played that tape until it broke (4 different times!). Now that I have nowhere else to turn for good music, since pretty-much every nu-metal band sucks sausage, I did a search to find these guys again. These guys are pure rage, but with talent and direction...A very rare find in this genre. Just think, my older friends were hanging out when Smudge/Stain was playing in their garage in RI!
Good to see some of the old cuts I missed so much.
A MUST BUY..."
Speechless!
Conrad Lanzona | Manila ,Philippines | 11/30/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Never thought that kilgore was this good back then, man' these guys rule! This album has the same intensity (and deep f**ckin' lyrics) as search for reason.........and the only thing that i could say is.if you haven't heard from this guys before buy this album, and if you already own a search for reason, this album will put a stupid smile on your face for a long time....BUY IT! IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY!"
A MUST LISTEN TO CD
psteelers@webtv.net | Providence, RI USA | 01/12/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Kilgore is one of the best new bands around. A very nice mix of alternative and metal. A definite must listen to!"
Amazing debut album from a two-shot band.
Christopher Wanko | Nutley, NJ USA | 02/16/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Kilgore (Smudge) lasted about an eyeblink in terms of music careers, but this album and "A Search For Reason" are incredible finds if you like hard rock/ metal that isn't hewn to the standard formula.
I first heard them on WSOU, back when it played metal and had a real music department, and kept catching stuff from "Blue Collar Solitude". Ran over to Vintage Vinyl and scored me the CD, and just blew up at how good it was. It was a front to back winner, made me real glad I had 'SOU in my neighborhood.
Understandably, the material is slightly dated but it holds up very well, especially if you consider what constitutes metal today. Jay Berndt, you'll swear, is three different singers on this album, and his lyrics are not fluffy or light. There's just hook after hook on this CD, and it's worth whatever you paid.