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A good, underrated band

Forest Law | Lakewood, NJ | 05/12/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The L.A.-based Sloth (not to be confused with a band with the same name from Pennsylvania) has been in existence for the better part of a decade now, but recently emerged with their debut album, Dead Generation. I will say this about Sloth - they are not going to take the world by storm with a groundbreaking, stunningly original sound, but they make up for this with their songwriting and solid performances. Frontman Richard Love has a wide range - he can bellow like Chris Cornell but also take a more subdued approach when it's called for. Guitarist Kristo Panos clearly has his influences, but he constructs some nice riffs, can play with a variety of tempos, and brings in a style that makes Sloth unique - you can hear a Greek bouzouki style that punctuates a few tracks on the album. The rhythm section build a firm foundation for the band, which has a sound that draws on everything from '70s hard rock to the psychedelic flourishes of Jane's Addiction to the pure vitriol of today's nu-metal scene. Highlights include the anthemic title track, the catchy and dynamic "All We Know", and the punk-informed intensity of "Media".In summary: Sloth is a band that clearly has its influences, but builds on them and manages to create something new out of the mix. I think that they're capable of coming up with something that's more original, and it's likely that they'll come up with something a bit more distinct on their next album, but this is a solid effort that should at least garner a hit or two on rock radio stations - if some highly derivative bands out there can do it, so can Sloth with the right support."

Sloth owns...

Trina | Ohio | 02/07/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"How did I come about to hear Sloth?? Well I saw them live. They were the opener for the opener for Fuel. And let me tell you, from song one, they had me. Their stage presence was AMAZING, so I bought the CD there at the concert. This was a few months ago. I met Andy, the bass player, sweetheart of a guy and um...yeah, hot too. :P hahaThe song that stood out to me most on the CD was "Someday"...then my second favorite was "Dead Generation". My son, who's 13, is learning "Someday" on guitar right now. Other songs I like..."All We Know", "Myself", "Even Though It's Over". The only song I don't like...is "Broken Crutch"...just because there's something about "Jesus" being yelled over and over like that that I just can't listen to. I like the song itself, I just don't like that part of the song.I definitely recommend this CD. I've passed it on to several people who loved it as well. Even sent a copy to a friend in England...who plays it all the time. I definitely recommend to anyone and everyone to see them live. They kick major butt and I can't wait to see them again...especially since I know the songs better now. Buy it!! :P"