This band from Belgium is a bit of an oddity, and I am surprised we have not reviewed them yet. However, I suppose I should not be surprised since there are so many bands in the world and only so many hours in the day. They have an upbear jammy vibe. Though they pack a punch here and there and even throw in harsher vocals in places. They do not shy from bouncy riffs to compliment their fantasy lyrical themes. It does not feel they are taking themselves very seriously in this regard.I think this works better on the opening track than on the second song. Though I do like the riff they end "The Orge" with and use of a saxophone solo.
They are still in an upbeat mood of sorts, or at least not as dark as what I normally listen to for "The Gods are Evil". They take their boogie in a harder grooving direction that brings Clutch to mind on "Duke of Disgrace". So far this makes this the album's best song. I think these guys probably smoke their fair share of weed. Things find a more Mastodon-like aggression settling in for "Golden Fool". Not the first Northern European band I have heard this crop up in this month.
"Rotten Tongue" finds the bass thumping in a more metallic cadence they funk out of as the song progresses. It's almost like a more sludge-minded Primus. Granted Primus also draws inspiration from some of the prog bands these guys are also into. "Back to the Mud" picks up the pace for a more rock n roll affair. The vocals shift to work with the change of style. Not really my thing but they are versatile., The bass player continues to prove himself to be the star of this show. The only darkens slightly for the last song, it's not dark just more serious. Which works well enough for me. This album overall is too happy for me, but you gotta give these guys the credit they deserve, if you want some pot smoking anthems they are bringing them I will give this a 9.
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