BLUE EXPLOSION: A TRIBUTE TO BLUE CHEER – 2000 stoner rock

West coast Hells Angels-style proto-metal rockers Blue Cheer, dubbed “the loudest band in the universe” back in the late 60s, fit the very definition of “stoner forefathers.” Many of the best bands stoner/doom bands in circulation back around 2000 were happy to pay homage to these pioneers. The disc is bookended by doom overlords Pentagram, the only band to appear twice. “Long live the legend who are!” sez Bobby Lieblieng, whose right upfront about his feeling about the ‘Cheer. Pentagram’s covers are two of the very best, most faithful versions on the CD. Maryland doomsters Internal Void provide a respectful cover of the classic ‘Parchment Farm.’ In fact, the entire comp is filled with superb covers, most of them faithful, but a few “updated” by such means as more modern vocals or tempo changes. I would put the tunes by Natas, Wicked Minds, and Drag Pack into the latter category. It really doesn’t matter, as all the bands seem to have a serious case of “Cheer Love,” and its mighty infectious.
Pentagram - Doctor Please
Internal Void - Parchment Farm
Hogwash - Magnolia Caboose Babyfinger
Thumlock - Out of Focus
Natas - Ride with Me
Fireball Ministry - Fortunes
Norrsken - Pilot
Garybaldi - Fresh Fruit & Iceburgs
Rise and Shine - Sun Cycle
Wicked Minds - Just a Little Bit
Standarte - Sandwich
Space Probe Taurus - Second Time Around
Drag Pack - Come and Get It
Vortice Cremisi - I’m the Light
Ufomammut - Peace of Mind
Pentagram - Feathers from your Tree

At 78 minutes, this comp is a stone bargain, especially when you consider the fact that there is not a bad song on the whole thing. If you are unaware of what a serious influence Blue Cheer is on the present stoner/doom community, then its time for you to find out. Just listen again to Bobby: “Joe’s and my reason for continuing on heavy forever!” Yeah, Blue Cheer muthafukka!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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