In Windsor, Ontario on the other side of the
Detroit river from Detroit there is a heavy rock band called Lodown
that call that city home. These guys play a variation of hard rock, nu metal,
grunge, and stoner rock. Whatever variation you call them, they are trying
to make a mark on the rock/metal scene with their disc “Black Horse.”
They have some nice rockin’ riffs, certain ones have a cool weighty
tone, which kind of gives them a badass sound. It’s hard to pinpoint
their sound, but think anywhere between Filter, Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity,
Dope, Chevelle, Helmet, and Kyuss, and you might get close. The deviation
depends on the part or track you are talking about. The catchy riffs make
it appealing, but they also stereotype the other bands of similar sound.
Just seems somewhat dated, like it came out 10 years ago. Rather simple
riffing, though it’s somewhat effective, I can’t help but feel
that something is missing. The yelling grimace vocals are pretty cool, some
soulful singing is included in the mix, but nothing to really right home
about. I’m not gonna say this is bad, because its not, but I need
something a little more. A firm effort all around, and it would seem that
they have a sound that you might here on a hard rock radio show. So you
never know, one of these eleven songs off this forty-eight minute CD called
“Black Horse” may land on your local radio station.
Rating: 70
Reviewed By: Jeffrey D. Adkins |
