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Monolith Generous Maria "Command Of The New Rock" (lunasound recordings, 2002) How could I dislike a band that draws inspiration
from Stanley Kubrik's eternal masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" (the
title and the cover of the album explain it all), and that uses the Malleus team
for the artwork matters? OK, I know it all comes down to the songs, but Generous
Maria seem to know that too, and thus, they give as an album surely worth our
money and our time. Their swedish origin is obvious (they will remind you of
Spiritual Beggars, Dozer or The Awesome Machine easily), but at the same time,
their talent (which is obvious, too) won't let them fall into the
photocopy-machine category. Quite energetic, kick-ass '70s-styled hard rock, the
kind of music that drives the fuckin' glass empty and makes the bodies move back
and forth. Personal favourite, the instrumental "Ashram Of The
Absolute" track, which reminded me a lot of Natas with its totally
free-styled, jamming atmosphere and its tight riffs. As a whole, it would be a
crime to give this (much more than decent) album less than a... Rate: 10/13 [ Vibuthi ]
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