Nebula - Atomic Ritual
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Artist: NebulaEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-09-23
Music Label: Liquor & Poker
Soundtracks:
- Atomic Ritual
- So It Goes
- Carpe Diem
- More
- The Beast
- Out Of Your Head
- The Way To Venus
- Paradise Engineer
- Electric Synapse
- Strange Human
- Fin
Music reviews of Atomic Ritual
Music Review: Excellent if unoriginal
Rating: 3 Stars
While originality is all well and good, there will always be a place for bands like Nebula. These guys are hardly reinventing the wheel with their music, but they've obviously found a niche in the modern hard/stoner rock genre, and they're doing a mighty fine job with it if I do say so myself. Although it's easy to hear the echoes of such stoner-rock icons as Kyuss, Monster Magnet, and Fu Manchu in Nebula's sound, these guys bring an energy and enthusiasm to the table that elevates their work well above the level of a mere ripoff. Fueled by metronomic drum beats, aggressive wailing, and probably lots of alcohol, Atomic Ritual is the kind of heavy, spacey album that's perfect for blasting with the windows open while you're stuck in traffic on the way to another hellish day at the office.
Nebula are greatly aided in their endeavors by the work of Eddie Glass, who's easily among the most unfairly neglected rock guitarists working today. On virtually every song here, the joyous grind of his instrument assumes center stage, and he doesn't disappoint. Although Eddie obviously takes the work of Josh Homme (Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age, although you knew that already) as a starting point, it's equally clear that he's comfortable borrowing from other styles as well, as his playing often gets rather grungy, and it's even a bit bluesy at times. From the pummelling sludge of the title track, to the uproarious speed metal of So It Goes, to the woozy fuzz of The Beast, Eddie's intricate riffs and searing leads are a testament to the sheer power of the axe at its most unpretentious. There are a lot of guys out there who could learn a few things from him.
As I've already noted, Nebula aren't as original as many of their brethren (think Clutch), but that's no reason not to give them a shot. Atomic Ritual doens't break any new ground, but it's still a varied, confident, and undeniably fun listen. There's little to no irony to be found here, just straightforward, perfectly-played rock that puts all the radio posers to shame. Even the shouts of "Yeah!" and "Alright!" sprinkled throughout the album sound completely necessary because there's some real conviction behind them. When Eddie shouts "Gimme Some More!" at one point it's hard not to sympathize with his sentiment, however simplistic it may sound.
Description of Atomic Ritual
A sonic trip awaits those unfamiliar with the gospel NEBULA are preaching. Born and raised on the diverse Southern California music scene, NEBULA mainstays Eddie Glass and Ruben Romano (both formerly of Fu Manchu) draw a majority of their influence from the psychedelic ?70s rock and punk movements. These conscious-expanding rockers have developed a following over the past few years that extends beyond the confines of any one specific genre. With near constant touring, three full-lengths and three EPs under their belt, NEBULA still remains somewhat of an underground sensation.All that is about to change with the release of Atomic Ritual, an album charged with electric guitars that send you into the stratosphere and a rhythm section that brings you back down to earth. NEBULA are a culmination of their rock forbearers such as Jimi Hendrix, MC5, the Stooges, Pink Floyd, Black Flag and Mudhoney turned up a notch, taken to the next level and blasting through space! -Over the past 6 years NEBULA has issued three full-lengths, one EP, a split disc with Lowrider, and Dos EPs. -Features the talents of Eddie Glass (guitar / vocals) and Ruben Romano (drums), both formerly of Fu Manchu. -Produced by Chris Goss (Queens Of The Stone Age, Kyuss) at Lawnmower Studios. -Have toured the globe several times over with the likes of Mudhoney, Nashville Pussy, Clutch, Corrosion Of Conformity (COC), Sixty Watt Shaman, Zeke, Unida, Burning Brides, Lost Goat, Acid King, Orange Goblin, The Hellacopters, Cherry Valence, Roadsaw, Drunk Horse, Gaza Strippers, Honky, Zen Guerilla, and many, many more.
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