Grave Bathers (Death Hand)

Crank this to 8.3 of 11

Released: 2020

Genre: Stoner Rock

Sounds Like: The Sword, Mountain Witch, LaGoon

Straight out of Philadelphia, Grave Bathers hit the scene with some fuzzy stoner rock laced by occult themes and bluesy swagger. The new quintet already show great chemistry as this EP makes for one hell of a quick ride; it's groovy, sludgy with tons of glorious fuzz. Singer Drew Robinson has a raw tone and seems to really dig the role as lead vocalist, plus he can hold a note when needed. Though it's only two songs, we have become instant fans and can only hope for a full length in 2021.

Tracklist:

1. Feathered Serpent 05:51

2. Death Hand 06:40

Standout Track(s)

Tough call for a two song EP, just get this one. It's a 'Name Your Price' at Bandcamp. 

Adult Beverage Pairing

Conehead IPA by Zero Gravity Brewing in Vermont. This 5.7% IPA is crisp, hoppy and well rounded. A nice companion with Grave Bathers.

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ROTATION RECAP:

Risk of Subwoofer Damage

8.3 out of 11

Captivation and Variety

8.4 out of 11

Weight of the Heavy

8.4 out of 11

Rhythmic Pace

8.5 out of 11

Lyrics and Song Structure

8.3 out of 11

Fretwork Prowess

8.4 out of 11

Overall Album Flow

8 out of 11

Album Cover Aesthetics

8.7 out of 11

Production Value

8.6 out of 11