Crooked Hook - Self Titled Arzgarth ( SuperAdmin ) 55,337 posts since 7/17/2002 Posted on 3/5/2006 at 9:18:50 AM Crooked Hook – Self Titled Review by John Pegoraro (StonerRock.com) Safety Meeting Records Release February 14, 2006 Recorded live, with only vocals added later, Connecticut’s Crooked Hook is another one of those bands that effortlessly channels long past eras. In the case of this three-piece, it’s the early Sabbath/Blue Cheer era of heavy, fuzz’d out blues rock. Songs like “I Just Might Crack,” “Electric Friend,” and “Tempting Music” bustle with stoner friendly grooves and could be used as textbook examples of the genre. What really stuck out for me was the last song, “Slow Sun,” where they lay off on the distortion and come up with a melancholy vibe that makes me wish I had bought a bong last time I had the chance. Really impressive stuff. URL: http://www.myspace.com/crookedhook Edited 0 Times I`m never going to work another day in my life   hellmistress ( SuperAdmin ) 2,257 posts since 11/15/2000 Posted on 3/28/2006 at 4:14:44 PM This album is available for purchase from our All That's Heavy Online Music Store. URL: http://www.StonerRock.com/store Edited 0 Times Reading comprehension is a lost art.   Frizzle ( Regular Member ) 1 posts since 3/31/2006 Posted on 3/31/2006 at 2:29:56 PM I'm Loving this EP. I've seen these guys a couple times, and they rock each and everytime. By far, Oreon is my favorite track. These guys have all sorts of psychedelic/garage influences but don't hit you over the head with them. If you're into Blue Cheer, Hawkwind, the Groundhogs, Sabbath, etc then these guys are sure to be your next favorite band. Edited 0 Times   simonbanga ( Community Supporter ) 4,390 posts since 8/26/2005 Posted on 4/2/2006 at 11:56:54 AM These songs are catchier than a dose of the clap. Hook after hook after hook. Good stuff. Edited 2 Times I can think of nothing clever to put here   velcro ( Regular Member ) 5,961 posts since 4/3/2001 Posted on 4/5/2006 at 3:35:28 PM hence the word HOOK in the title! i havent seen them live yet, but ive had this recording since sept and it sounds awesome. it certainly deserves a vinyl release. Edited 0 Times   marc1793 ( Regular Member ) 1 posts since 4/6/2006 Posted on 4/6/2006 at 3:52:35 PM I was at the cd release show in New Haven and picked up a copy there. It's been in the rotation ever since! They played some other songs not on the cd that show promise as well. And yes, a vinyl release would be cool! Edited 0 Times   octanoid77 ( Regular Member ) 881 posts since 4/20/2004 Posted on 8/18/2006 at 5:16:43 PM This EP is the shit!! Super fuzzed-out, real vintage-sounding, it primarily reminds me of Blue Cheer, Pentagram, early Fu Manchu, Drag Pack and Ogre. It's on eMusic now, so no reason not to get it, seeing as it almost goes for free!! Edited 0 Times     ( Post a Reply to This Thread ) ( Back to Album Reviews )