Godstopper/Grizzlor
Split 7″
(Corpse Flower)
Corpse Flower comes through with another winner in their split 7″ series. This one, the second of a planned four, features two killer noise rock bands that take different approaches to their craft, but the results are both exciting.
Toronto’s Godstopper opens the festivities with “Down Here For Long”, a powerful track that switches speeds and moods quite effortlessly, while keeping all of its power. “Cellophane” starts off as a loungely, jazzy number but eventually builds to a power chord infused climax. Both these songs, show that Godstopper is one to experiment and push the limits of their sound, like a noise rock Faith No More.
New Haven, Connecticut’s Grizzlor has morphed into a more aggressive beast since the first formed about five years ago. The two songs on this record follow down the path laid out by their Cycloptic 7″ from 2015 in that they are more aggressive and in your face. “Are You Doing Your Job” is a heavy, lurching tune, that features some noisy soloing from guitarist/vocalist Victor Dowgiallo. “Jack And Diane”, is an original, though it references a certain overplayed classic rock song that shares its name, but takes it to a much darker and noisier place. Drummer John Mohr really gives his kit a good beating on this one. Hopefully, these tracks are a harbinger of what’s to come on their debut full length album, which is supposed to come out a little later this year on Hex.
So, you get two excellent noise rock band, doing what they do best. What more could you ask for?
