LIONS: Volume 1

LIONS

Volume 1

© 2006 LIONS (825749033221)

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Aggressive, heavy, technically sound, southern rock with a progressive twist.

tracks

1 Metal Heavy Lady
2 Guns
3 Underground
4 Movement
5 Systems Down
6 Come Around
7 City Beats

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notes

Lions create a blend of retro riffage, artful noise, melodic interludes, and revolutionary attitude with a live show that has been described as “furious” with “a full-frontal assault” that will leave you “half-deaf and disoriented."

“Lions are actually interested in dynamics, an all-too-rare trait in bands of their beery ilk. This doesn't mean Lions have balladeer tendencies — the guitars surge and thrust, while Matt Drenik's vocals sound like the result of a drunk, horny demon screaming into a wind tunnel. The Austin quartet simply knows how to build a hard-rocking tonal atmosphere, even in the spaces between Jake Perlman's hammerhead drumming. Lions are the Eagles of death metal, had they spent an entire adolescent summer with Black Flag's "In My Head". - Houston Press

“Not that the Blitz - or the Rock, I should say – is bloody likely to keep you abreast of such things, but Lions has been getting the kind of word of mouth that most bands would kill for. The question is whether or not it is warranted. In fact, the hype is pretty much on the money. Think of the generation of bands that were active right before grunge broke – i.e. Hiro Yamamoto-era Soundgarden and Bullet Lavolta – and mix that naïve, heavy groove with late ‘90s stoner metal. The result is Lions, a band to be reckoned with, and one smart enough to look for influences outside of the trends.” – Rick Allen, The Other Paper

"All roars and manes, Lions blends heavy riffs and explosive attitude for a head-twisting take on ye olde denim rock, with guitars so eminently shred-worthy that the band’s “Metal Heavy Lady” was chosen for inclusion on Guitar Hero III. The band’s debut full-length, No Generation, is a mix of explosive psychedelia and Texas-sized riffs, like a tab of LSD chased with Southern Comfort." – The Onion

"Remember the first time you heard Soundgarden's Louder Than Love? OK, it's been awhile, but that doesn't mean local boys Lions weren't able to turn the bong-rattling bottom end of last year's No Generation into something totally their own. Total fucking riffage." – Michael Bertin, Austin Chronicle 2008 SXSW Critics Pick

"Their sound is a ferocious blend of fuzz, sweat and riffs, with a slinky Southern groove holding it all together." – Nashville Scene (Critics Pick)

"The image of the group parallels the sound, as the members look like a collective of vagabonds who might or might not pull a switchblade on you during a pool hustle... It's really quite delicious." – Cincinnati City Beat

"The result is explosive, raving and in psychedelic color." – Kansas City Pitch

"Holy Sweet Hillary Jesus. Think Blue Cheer on speed, or Grand Funk on PCP. The bass player looked like John Oates on heroin... All Hail Texas, indeed." – Indianapolis Music

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  • Rock and Friggin' Roll
    author: Zischkale

    Catchy, sexy, heavy...nothin' more to ask for from a hard rock record. Production is excellent: the thing sounds good on speakers or crappy headphones. It's a must-buy if you like your rock loud, cool, and a little bit dusty (in a good way). Looking forward to hearing No Generation, to see where the guys take this sound!

  • Bad-ass!
    author: Kayla

    I heard about these guys a couple of months ago. Decided to get their album. Listened to it. Absolutely loved it. Found out they were opening for the Toadies (which I was planning on attending anyway) in San Antonio. Saw them and I'd have to say that they were pretty damn amazing. I don't really have much else to say, except...maybe....JUST BUY THE ALBUM. You won't be disappointed. (And if you are, well, whatever! You'll be missing out!)

  • hell ya
    author: Levi Jade

    Man, i saw you guys live in san antonio w/ the toadies and i was hooked. I had to buy both cd asap! keep rocking guys we need more artist like you in the music industry. wont be long till yall are on the radio

  • Awesome Music
    author: Chris Jones

    These guys know how to rock! Metal Heavy Lady is out of control. Buy a cd for yourself and everyone you know who likes good music.

  • Rock is back!
    author: Po Boy Drums

    Totally energy driven, totally rock. A little Sabbath, a Little Zeppelin, a little Concrete Blonde. Absolutely druving well written unadulterated rock and roll! These guys are a band to watch!

  • good cd
    author: Tim Sarvis

    Really like the cd its my style of music.Good job thank your step brother Danny for telling me about the cd it rocks. Uncle Tim

  • mesmerizing
    author: Pop Culture Press

    "...mesmerizing Sabbath-esque sludgy grooves and more propulsive moments that had more in common with Motorhead or Fu Manchu." - Pop Culture Press

  • LIONS rule!
    author: All Music Guide

    "Lions straddle the hard rock decades stretching from local ‘70s heroes ZZ Top, all the way to new millennium darlings Queens of the Stone Age, and acknowledging countless touchstones in between." - All Music Guide

  • southern hemp twisted with PCP
    author: Austin Chronicle

    "Don’t let the drone emanating from Lions Volume 1 cloud your mind. While the locals’ debut EP snakes and snaps like a jungle ambush, "Systems Down" burns the brightest as V1’s 'ballad. Live, Lions are a full-on firefight, Black Crowes’ Southern hemp twisted with PCP – loud and violent. Chill one, swill the other." - Austin Chronicle

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