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"Survive Sunrise" is the sixth full length studio album by stoner metal band ASG. Recorded, mixed and mastered with longtime producer Matt Hyde, the album was released on June 15, 2018 through Relapse Records.
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A collection that is straight down to business, with the brilliant title track – the song that more than any other makes good on those Baroness claims – with its power chords, catchy hook and vocal display right from the top draw from Jason Shi (who in fairness is in stunning form throughout).
They follow this up with “Execution Thirst”, which is three minutes of more metal tinged stuff, while “Up From My Dreams” has a hint of Kylesa about it, and is heavy as hell, but all the while with an air of melodic accessibility.
If that is an interesting opening trio, then it is a fair indication of what is to come too, as the whole thing is shot through with an undercurrent of something more than the usual rock record.
The double track vocals and groove of “Heavy Scars” are straight out of the desert rock playbook, while “Weekend Money” lives for its odd rhythms as it does its business. All of which is brilliantly contrasted by “Lamb Song”, which, with its Spanish guitar in full flow, almost sneaks up on you. “Florida Sleep On” on the other hand does its business in a much faster, heads down fashion.
“Survive Sunrise” is the sound, clearly of a band refreshed after its break, but also of one that formed 17 years ago and knows exactly what it is doing. And make sure its on your list to listen to forthwith, because “Survive Sunrise” is superb.
Reviewed by Andy Thorley for maximumvolumemusic.com.
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