Kylesa – Static Tensions
Prosthetic Records
(4/5)
Although Kylesa may not be a “Stoner metal” band by the comparison to bands such as Corrosion of Conformity and Fireball Ministry, but with the combination of Psychedelic rock with Metal and straight Rock they use in their newest release Static Tensions, I would consider them a Stoner metal band. But, not matter how you look at it, this 10 track album is a great one! With the combination of down-tuned guitars, sludgy riffs, and the addition of the Psychedelic rock I mentioned before, Kylesa really has a great overall sound in this fourth release (the first Kylesa album I’ve heard) that is hard to choose songs from, but there are a few that I like a little more than the rest. My overall favorite track on Static Tensions is “Running Red” (Track 5), but some of the others I like as well are “Scapegoat” (Track 1), “Unknown Awareness” (Track 4), and “Only One” (Track 8). Even though I like these four tracks the best, all ten tracks on the album are great and play an essential part in making this album as good as it is. All in all, I would suggest Static Tensions to any Stoner metal fans or anyone who is looking for some great new music to check out!
