the wizard
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suck my tomahawk!!
With no more Faith No More some may be wondering which of Mike Patton's myriad projects will fill the void. That band may be Tomahawk, if they keep
working together. Their debut is the kind of album that makes you think, "This band could be really great." Tomahawk's debut release is still a cool
CD. It is yet another album that reveals the relentless performances of Mike Patton, one of the craziest visionaries in music. Guitarist Duane Denison
(from Jesus Lizard) is the other man behind this project. Since he wrote most of the music here, it's probably misleading to say this is Patton's
undertaking. Still, when the Patton name is attached, one gets certain ideas... Anyhow, what they've whipped up is something that both rocks
sinisterly and is ambient & weird. Denison's guitar is often used more for spooky and strange sonics than riffs. This album was financed by Patton and
Denison, so production values are low, and the mix doesn't always support Patton's voice. Actually, that's the main problem...the recording is a bit
flat at times, and Patton's voice sometimes carries so many effects that it's tough to hear him. The strange thing is that it's mysteriously
catchy...addictive like cookies. As always, Patton is one of the most dynamic voices in music: menacing and violent with "101 North"; baritone
crooning in "Sweet Smell of Success"; evil whispers to distorted screams in "Sir Yes Sir". Musically, of course, it's very entertaining. "God Hates a
Coward"'s low-end bass rumbling bears phrasing similar to Tool. "Narcosis" sounds like Eastern monk music. "Laredo" is a dynamic piece with grinding
riffs a killer hook (but don't sing around others or they'll think you're nuts). "POP 1" is a noisy piece with Patton screaming, "This beat should win
me a Grammy!" That's classic, I say! With a little more money to spend on the overall production, this band could be something great.
Tomahawk - Tomahawk
Conglomeration Correct
I realize this is Duane Denison's (Jesus Lizard and Hank III) baby, but when Mike Patton (Faith no More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Lovage, Peeping Tom,
etc.,) is involved with anything...it's hard to ignore him. This may be Patton's most accessible project in a long time. It still has those incredible
twists and turns all Patton fans have come to expect. To be quite honest, I don't know much about Denison, John Stanier (Helmet) or Kevin Rutmanis
(Melvins), but after hearing this incredible disc I must come to the conclusion this is a pro bowl band.
The stand out songs are 101 North, POP 1, and God Hates a Coward. The album is a perfect vehicle for Patton's dynamic vocal range, and the music
Denison arranged is perfect!!!
Tomahawk - Tomahawk
A great CD
I follow Mike Patton's career pretty closely, as I consider him to the premier vocalist in music today. That doesn't mean I rave about everything he
has been involved with. When he's in a stinker, I call it.
That said, I think Tomahawk is a very worthy addition to the Patton legacy. It's a different style than Patton has done before... very southern
rock... but with a new millenium twinge. It's aggressive, but still radio-friendly. If promoted correctly, this could be big. I don't know much about
the other musicians in this band, but the compositions are top-notch.
I've had the album for a couple of days, and I can't stop listening to it. The tunes are very catchy. My favorites are Pop1, 101 North, and God Hates
a Coward. Buy it!
:flip::flip::flip::flip::flip::flip::moon:
when kids ask me how does santa clause live forever, i tell them "it's because he drinks blood".
if life deals you lemons, why not go kill someone with the lemons(maybe by shoving them down his throat).
it's too bad that whole families have to be torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs.
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romi
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YEAH....TOMAHAWK RULES....
I saw once and i'm gonna see again (i hope so) this month with Melvins.
You are right.. it's hard to ignore him. I still don't have the new album but i heard some opinions about it, and all say the same: this album is
incredible and ppl can't stop listening to it.
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Magic
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I know the project after Faith No More called "Fantomas" but that wasn´t my style...
Faith No More was such great...
but how is Tomahawk?
How would you describe the style?
Like Faith No More a bit? Or completly different? :puzzled:
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the wizard
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Magic
I know the project after Faith No More called "Fantomas" but that wasn´t my style...
Faith No More was such great...
but how is Tomahawk?
How would you describe the style?
Like Faith No More a bit? Or completly different? :puzzled: |
due i aint heard it yet but plan on it soon, ive heard much good shit about the music and its sounds like it should be fun. if i get the new album
before romi then i shall make a copy and send it to ya. if i had the time and was going to be in country i would ask a friend that knows patton well
to send me some promo shit but alas(its a good thing) i shall be gone till the end of july.
the stuff i posted was reviews from other fans that i found at some site, type in tomahwak in a search engine and ya might get some decent results, i
got mine from msn i think?!
peace outty, i hope for the best for you and romi!!!!:flip:
when kids ask me how does santa clause live forever, i tell them "it's because he drinks blood".
if life deals you lemons, why not go kill someone with the lemons(maybe by shoving them down his throat).
it's too bad that whole families have to be torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs.
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romi
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| Quote: | Originally posted by the wizard
peace outty, i hope for the best for you and romi!!!!:flip: |
I think it's the first time that i say THANK YOU to you.... 8)
I have to teach my sweet Magic to listen good music :D .
I dunno if you are going on holidays to stay all July out, but i hope you have fun.
Take care of yourself.
kisses
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