This latest release by ATP is a slew of punishingly heavy rock numbers that are verging on early metal. Lots of riffs and turn around parts that have you banging your head to the driving parts and swirling during the unique one off changes and such. Production wise it can't be beat. The vocals are panned often and have good effects that really make them stand out, but don't disguise the excellent melodies. Strong front man with tons of energy...set's the mood just nicely. The songs on this one remind me of the same kind of driving force that bands like Orange Goblin can only deliver. Very tight changes and subtle parts that you don't really hear until you listen this one through and through...it's more complex than you first expect, that is for sure. Over all [Staring at the Divine] is the best ATP released!

Alabama Thunderpussy deliver 10 ass-kickin' shots of "moonshine metal" on their Relapse debut "Staring at the Divine". With the one-two punch of low-end rumble and twin-guitar harmonies inspired by Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest, and the do-it-yourself work ethic of their punk-rock roots, Alabama Thunderpussy's songs run roughshod over their contemporaries and straight through your head. "Staring at the Divine" serves up the soundtrack to a whiskey-soaked rumble and showcases Alabama Thunderpussy's outrageous blend of volume, distortion and blazing hard rock.

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