Music, Words, and Yoga

This review appeared in the May 20-June 2, 1998 of Slamm Magazine!

3 out of 4 stars

Lately, the local CDs that have been showing up have been terrific little gems. Either that or I’m getting soft.

GT350 is another band from San Diego that has put out anotther nifty press. It’s foundation is coagulated R&B via Led Zeppelin(”The Lemon Song), Black Sabbath (”The Wizard”and “NIB”), Soundgarden (”Loud Love”) and early
Aerosmith(”Train Kept a Rollin”).

“You Don’t Know Blues” is a perfect example of white boy grunge, which not so much meets, as it does engulf, the soulful blues lament.

When the music is bare, the soul of music is an exposed nerve. And, like GT350, only those with fortified souls can get away with it.

“Tell Me,” like one-third of the disc, is a melodramatic blues caterwaul, slowly building to come crashing down with guitar,drum, and bass. “Just A Call,” like another third of the disc, is a straightforward 4/4 rocker that opens with trodding power chords and passionate yelps from singer Zachary Hitchcock. The other third of the disc is a compilation of acoustic tunes and stylized blues jams.

The band is playing this month, and on the merit of this disc, I’m gona check ‘em out. See ya there.

Edwin Decker, SLAMM Magazine May 20-June 2, 1998 Issue