Music review: Lightning Bolt

By Adam Rydell, KJHK rotation DJ

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Lightning Bolt— damn, what a fitting name for such a shocking band. These guys are not messing around.

Consisting of just two members, Brain Bibson, who plays bass, and Grain Gippenchale on drums, there is nothing empty about their sound. Gippenchale’s fast-tempo drumming will make any headache you already have go numb, and Bibson’s insanely fuzzy distorted bass will bring a smile to your face if you’re feeling angry. Feedback from the bass is thrown at your face pretty much non-stop and it feels great. It may sound like your speakers are blown out, but chances are it’s just all that wonderful distortion.

I can’t say I’ve ever heard music this noisy before which A) impresses me and B) intrigues me and makes me wonder how much noisier music can get. This kind of music is not for everyone and I’m warning you right now, your face might be a little melted after listening ... that is, if you survive. Mwahahaha!

Verdict: Four stars

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