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Soundgarden side-project Hater
proudly and belatedly offers a sequel to its self-titled
’94 debut called The 2nd; and a hauntingly
fierce return of Chewbacca-Sasquatch Rock it is,
baby! This re-generation of raw power welcomes us
back to the Pacific NW garage-blues simplicity and
intensity that spawned almost everything we came
to know for well over a decade in popular music.
Whether you’re trying to stay on your feet
on the sweaty floor of a sold out gig, attempting
to surf in the frigid waters off Port Angeles,
tripping on shrooms in the Olympic Mountains or
just smoking a joint and playing a guitar on the
shore of Lake Union, your whole experience with
this record will be a virtual vacation to the
monster/mountain man psych-rock of Washington–the
state…the other capital…of rock.
This all-star jam is the musical collaboration
of Ben Shepherd (guitar, piano),
Matt Cameron (drums, Moog) and
Alan Davis (bass). Those of you
who recognize those legendary names know exactly
what you are in for: an album that chronicles
an entire generational history of music.
Shepherd takes the brunt of vocal credit, and
it is fantastic material, but the mic is passed
through every hand on the record, which keeps
this masterpiece more than interesting. Special
appearances also include John Mcbain
and Brian Wood—original
members of Hater—as well as Bill
Rieflin (Ministry, REM) and Greg
Keplinger (Red Dress).
Listen. Just buy this record and know that the
magic still lurks in America’s upper left.
You can trust us.
-Jef Hoskins, April 8, 2005
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