Now, I’ve been a big fan of Zal Cleminson since I was a kid at school when he was part of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. So, to fast forward over fifty years later and see that Zal is still putting out relevant angry modern rock n’ roll, it makes my heart sing.

What we have here boys and girls is a duo. Both Zal and his partner in crime Billy McGonagle are cranking heavy guitar tones and Zal handles all vocals. The drums are just programmed which is not my favourite thing, but it doesn’t distract too much from the noise produced. The overriding thing you take away from listening to this album is LOUD and distorted guitars. Some great heavy sounding crunch and I would definitely say this is as angry and mean as Zal has ever sounded.

This ain’t no classic rock romp in the park, this a modern, heavy, and dark sounding album. There are a couple of tunes here that really shake my tree, one is Blind Machine, I love the guitar and groove. My favourite track of the bunch is Poison Wood. Huge sounding guitar tone, and that riff is superb, alongside very dark lyrics.

I love the album and I just wish the drums had been real, it’s the one down point. Keep cramming it Zal!!

8/10 from The Grooveman.