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The Illuminati
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On Borrowed Time
Liquor & Poker Music
Release: 6/27/2006
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Rated:
Review by:
J Sherrod
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I was fortunate enough to be introduced to The Illuminati in
2005 when they opened for Nashville Pussy. Having no prior
knowledge of - or expectations for them to live up to - made
it that much more of an honor when these guys rocked me
beyond belief. As soon as they hit the first note, my group of
friends and I were in awe.
On the basis of their sound and appearance, we all thought
the trio was from somewhere in the backwoods of the Deep
South. We were left shocked and speechless when we
discovered they hailed from Toronto, Ontario,
Canada.
I bought this CD, On Borrowed Time, from the
band's merch table and let all my friends who couldn't make
the show listen to it. At the time, it was only available via the
band's Web site or their live shows. Thankfully, it has been
re-released on Liquor & Poker Music and is now available all
around the USA and beyond.
"Black Russian Blues" has a swamp boogie feel to it. Glenn
Danzig vocals and backbeat drums carry this song right
down to the murky waters of Baton Rouge to battle any croc
or reptile.
"Message Home" contains a catchy chorus and smokin'
guitar solos while "Casual Surveillance" is downright
explosive with incredible vocals. The title track starts with a
laid back, jazzy intro and goes back and forth from that to
rock. "Goin' Down" is probably my favorite cut on this disc.
Very Rockabilly sounding, this song will make you tap your
foot or even get up and move your ass.
This re-issue also contains features the original didn't. "On
My Way Back Home Again" is 110% ass whoopin' hillbilly
rock. Two videos (Goin' Down & On My Way Back Home
Again) are also included for your computer visual pleasure.
Both offer a fine taste of this incredible band.
I hate categorizing bands. Thankfully The Illuminati make it
almost impossible to do. Incorporating metal, stoner rock,
blues, jazz and southern rock, amongst other genres, I will
say that these boys are fully versatile. Furthermore, they're
more southern than the majority of American southern
rockers.
If I had to compare these guys, I would mix Corrosion Of
Conformity, Down, Danzig and a little Allman Brothers. Ok,
if the South Park movie says to "Blame
Canada" - and maybe they did give us Avril Lavigne -
they've more than made up for it with this band. Pick up this
album and jump at the chance to see these cats live. I'll
shake your left hand and promise you won't be disappointed. |
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