SuperGiant
SuperGiant EP
© 2006 SuperGiant (730876913721)
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psychedelia-laced groove-oriented power rock
tracks
- 1 Luna
- 2 Devil, Jesus and Me
- 3 Sphere Mirror
- 4 Bed of Black Roses
- 5 Love Away
- 6 People
- 7 Downtown Girl
- 8 War for Peace
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SuperGiant - DEMO EP
Review by Tim Emswiler (StonerRock.com)
Self-released/Self-produced
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Now, I’ve never been to Albuquerque, New Mexico. In fact, I haven’t even come close, but when I found out that SuperGiant hails from those parts, my mind immediately assumed that I would hear some fat, fuzzy, smoke-wreathed chords, some peyotian lyrics, and that kinda head-down determination to rock blended with just enough space to keep the mental pores open and provide a break from the hair-throwing. This is because I am psychic. And this is exactly what I got.
Now, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hear a touch of the Kyussian here, but I’d be hard-pressed to think of a band that embodies what I think of as “stoner rock” who avoids this favorite of all name drops. And SuperGiant does indeed embody that, but there is a vibe here that makes this unique, and (more importantly) rewards repeated listens. A big part of that vibe comes courtesy of Joel Rogers’ vocals, which are neither growly, guttural, shrieking, or piercing. They are, instead, somewhat understated, with an undertone of darkness that makes these songs more haunting than your run-of-the-mill retrobates. In fact, I’ve been beating my brains out all day trying to figure out who he reminds me of, without success, unless any of you know Scab Cadillac.
Also contributing to the vibe are the stylistic swings between songs: “Devil, Jesus and Me,” my favorite track, has a menacing swagger that The Lizard King would have appreciated, while “Sphere Mirror” is a Blue Cheer-y blooze with feedback-bleeding guitar work that could only have made he happier if it had been about six minutes longer. We get some of the almighty flange, lest we forget what territory is being mined here. We get some rockers. And, in closing track “War for Peace,” the band gets political. Never a bad thing in these weird times. Highly recommended.
*BIO****************
After only two months of forming SuperGiant, intense rehearsals and writing paid off. On December 9th, 2005, local heros Black Maria offered SuperGiant their first gig, an opening slot with two well-known, national acts... Weedeater and Jumbo's Killcrane.
By February 2006, after less than five months of playing together, the band had eight tunes together for a demo EP. On March 19, SuperGiant recorded live at Sight 16 Studios with engineer Sid Garcia in the booth. Due to financial limitations, these songs were recorded in one take. And the entire CD was recorded and mastered for a mere $300. A few vocals overdubs were done, yet the raw and psychedelic, live sound remain the core of what is heard on the disc. This self-produced and self-released EP aims at resurrecting the raw purity of rock 'n' roll from it's grave.
Currently SuperGiant is working on new material, playing shows and planing to record a debut full-length sometime in the near future. In short span of one year, SuperGiant has shared the stage with Pearls and Brass, Dark Skies, IronHead, Graves at Sea, The Trampolines, Honky, Fireball Ministry, Jason and the Argonauts and Beck.
SuperGiant is
Kyle Erikson - Bass
Gary Chavez - Drums
Joel Rogers - Vocals
Jeremy McCollum - Guitar
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- author: BoBo
I listened to bed of Black Roses first and I must admit to immediately thinking of The Cult. It was just something in the voice that reminded me. Luckily it was minus the ridiculous, cliche-driven hairband vortex of brain leeching. Luckily that original thought floated away after I heard his first "Helmet-esque" scream. Just a perfect bit of intensity while maintaining a harmonic tone. In fact I then began to realize how much the music itself had a Helmet feel to it. I had always said growing up that Helmet could distort distortion and still make it sound good. I say it again here. Overall in this CD there is a spacey feel coming from the music but without all the electronic noises common today. They accomplish this new age cyberpunk feel with talent and passion alone. All in all I find their sound to travel across a great many styles I have always loved to meet in a new land. So I give them a strong 4 stars, mainly because you won't get 5 unless you make me have to change my shorts. You can't dance to it, you can't headbang to it and all that just makes it better.
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author: JewelsSuper Giant is a breath of fresh air in the music scene. "Fuzz is Revolution", as they say, and they've got FUZZ. HELL YEAH! Rock on, boys!
- author: *~AmandA~*
I think these guys did an awesome job, I love it. Love away is one of my favorites on this cd! it kinda reminds me of old school clutch witch is just kick ass!!!!! great job guys! love and peace!
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author: AtrocityThis Cd kicks ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally, something original to listen to.........
author: Tommylet me start by saying that i cannot stand 90% of the music being written today. I respect original, and unique sounding music that comes straight from the soul. This cd was a breath of fresh air, and overall just an outstanding and well composed record. I'll be looking forward to seeing you guy'a in Denver at the Larimer Lounge..... "Rock On"
Excellent CD!!
author: JoleneI had heard some of these songs before on Myspace, but have never heard them all. Every song on this CD was amazing! This band is gonna get big...I feel it! My next mission is to see them live! Great work fellas! The mixture of Joel's sexy voice and the hot music gives this group an edge that no one else seems to have today! I can't wait until the next CD! I am now a loyal fan forever! :)
- author: Chaos Realm
I love surprises like this, when something comes out of nowhere an kicks my ass. And, I have to admit, I wasn't really expecting it in this case. I mean, you see a group being discussed as in the stoner category and they have a name like SUPER GIANT. Let's be frank, it doesn't give you hope for a whole lot of originality or anything that's going to make you sit up & take notice. Well, let me tell you my friends, here's a chance to get in on the ground floor of the most exciting new band I've heard in this so-called style in a long time. Are you going to come away from this CD saying "Wow, I've just heard a brand new kind of music?" No, but then again you didn't say that when you came away from "Rocks" or "Ted Nugent" either. What you were amazed by, and what you will be amazed by here are the level & depth of the songwriting (both musically & lyrically), as well as the playing & singing. From opener "Luna," through "Bed Of Black Roses," "Sphere Mirror," "Downtown Girl" & finally "War For Peace," this is a masterpiece of great heavy rock composition. Sure, Jeremy McCollum has about as nasty an SG-thru-Orange tone as anybody in the bizz...but it's the way he uses it. Crush one minute, then take it down low & bluesy, mixing up the speeds not only from song to song, but within the same cut. Man, nice stuff! And I've gotta say that vocally, Joel Rogers is one of the most unique faces I've heard in a long time. One part Neil Fallon, one part Jim Morrison and another bit of Jeff Cirillo, this guy has as many moods & feelings as the songs take on shapes. Again, "Bed Of Black Roses" is nice, "Downtown Girl" is stoner AC/DC, if that's possible (and great that it is!) but I'm personally taken with "War For Peace." Here, the band culminate lyrically as well, with their disgust for current military shenanigans coming to the fore along with the force of the music. With this being as good as it is and also a private release, I can't emphasize enough that this is the kind of band I really hope the readers of CHAOS REALM can do everything in their power to support. The band is selling this 8-song disc for $10 (incl. postage) so you'd be a fool not to send your measely bux off to them today. You'll be getting quite a nice surprise in return.