JUMBO'S KILLCRANE - THE SLOW DECAY (2004)

Sludgemonsters JUMBO'S KILLCRANE originated just down the interstate from Big Jack Manor, performing in Lawrence, Kansas and recording this record in tiny Eudora. I would rate JKC among the more interesting sludge bands, if only because their location lends itself to a more psychedelic bent than most of their contemporaries. If the title track sounds familiar, it's probably because I've played it on ELEVATED RADIO. I find it to be the best song on the album. The entire album is solid, if somewhat of an endurance test. The mighty closer, "Die, Stabbed" has some very cool interplay between the guitar and bass during the more frantic passages. In closing, The Slow Decay is a great take on a genre firmly rooted in the south - not a WEEZER-lovin'/ honk-for-hemp college town where the best record shop in town is called The Love Garden*. Brutal sludge from a most unlikely place.

1. Intro
2. The Slow Decay
3. Brown
4. Locust Blanket
5. Coital Abyss
6. Die, Stabbed

*-Lawrence might actually be the coolest fuckin' town in the nation. I love everything about it. Just seems an unlikely haven for JUMBO'S KILLCRANE!

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THROTTLEROD - STARVE THE DEAD [EP] (2005)

First off, I believe Cheeto & Co. have posted the entire THROTTLEROD discography over at The Sludge Swamp, so if you want to check out some of this band's heavier stuff, you know where to go. That said, you all know how much I love heavy music, and I've gotta say that I'm not a huge fan of any THROTTLEROD release other than this one. Starve the Dead is an EP akin to ALICE IN CHAINS' Sap or Jar of Flies, featuring more melodic and mellow songwriting...stuff that would sound out of place on the band's more rockin' LPs. The band's usual fare isn't bad, just unremarkable. At least to me. Regardless, Starve the Dead is an incredible EP, and "Borrowed Chair" in itself is worth your download effort.

1. Borrowed Chair
2. Long Winded Train
3. Starve the Dead
4. Steal the End
5. This Town

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ROLLERBALL - LET YOUR HANG DOWN [EP] (200)

Have you been listening to ELEVATED RADIO? If so, then you already know that these Aussies kick some serious ass! Once you get over how infectious the grooves and riffs are, you'll notice that the production is absolutely stellar. I love the sound of this EP. The band is tight, but the fantastic drumming is perfect in the mix, and thusly it stands out (assuming you have an ear for rhythm). I think too often, bands get in the habit of "rawkin'", concentrating on riffs so much that they sacrifice melody. That's definitely not the case here, as every tune here will stick to the roof of your '66 GTO. Supercharged rock & roll from the land down under, highly recommended.

1. Evil, Part 1 (Let Your Hair Hang Down)
2. Classical Stimuli
3. Knock'n the Top Off
4. 24 Hours
5. Lake of Fire (live)

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MINDFUNK - PEOPLE WHO FELL FROM THE SKY (1995)

I was a big fan of MINDFUNK in the early '90s, and my main man Rinjo recently resparked my interest in the band. We both combed the net for People Who Fell from the Sky, MINDFUNK's impossible-to-find 1995 swan song, with Rinjo having the quicker hand. Speaking of Rinjo, I don't believe he thinks as highly of this album as the other two releases, but I'll go so far as to call it MINDFUNK's absolute best. By this point in the band's short career, the quirkiness of their eponymous debut had given way to industry bitterness, and, consequently, slower tempos and a more somber tone. At a glance, a few among the G.O.M.E. Faithful will be asking themselves "What the fuck is MINDFUNK doing here?", but trust me - three tracks in, you'll agree that People Who Fell from the Sky and G.O.M.E. are a perfect fit. Very psychedelic with lots of wah, coupled with ample doomsday goodness, this album is, in my humble opinion, a criminally overlooked and long-forgotten masterpiece.

1. Rift Valley Fever
2. Superchief*
3. Seasick*
4. Deep End
5. People Who Fell from the Sky*
6. Weird Water
7. Aluna*
8. 1000 Times
9. Kill the Messenger
10. Acrobats Falling*

* - chef's selections

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MORKOBOT - MOSTRO (2007)

Is everyone familiar with the flying saucer controversy in Stephenville, Texas? As the details unfold, I would not be at all surprised to learn that Mostro could be heard blasting from the bizarre craft's hi-fi rock system. MORKOBOT certainly sets the soundtrack for visiting other worlds, some beautiful, some not so much, on this limited release LP (500 hand-numbered copies). Mostro is truly a unique instrumental adventure, drawing equally from SABBATH, FLOYD, and HAWKWIND. Not the easiest listen in the world, but ultimately rewarding, I find Mostro to be a sign of great things to come for this Italian band. Highly recommended for all GOMIES watching for strange happenings in the night sky while enjoying an elevated state of mind.

1. Tobokrom
2. Zorgongollac
3. Kaklaipus
4. Cammut
5. Skrotokolm
6. Poldon

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ELEVATED RADIO #012

Skip a number? Who fuckin' cares? There's whiskey to be guzzled and pills to be consumed! Maybe next week I'll post #11. Or maybe I'll call the Flipper tribute #11. Who cares! This week's show features a KINGDOM OF SORROW exclusive, as well as tons of other rock, hosted by my patented 0-60 (semi-sober-to-super-smashed in 60 minutes) banter. What do you want? Wino? Check. Garcia? Check. Clutch? Check. "CROWBREED"? Check. Desert grooves? Check. Crushing sludge? Check. $20 challenges to fight my dog? Check.

None Fucking Heavier,

Big Jack

ELEVATED RADIO #012

WE - SMUGGLERS (2004)

You may say, well, another European band, but, what if I say "Chris Goss"? Right on, I don't know how this Islandian band came to C.G. ears, but he has done a pretty decent job here, so not just another band, can you picture a cross over between Nordic stoner rock and Master Of Reality?, well, here it is, a superb album. Check track # 3, I guess there is some "Josh Homme" there...
Looking forward to hear their brand new album releasing this week, on Friday I guess.

01 - Cosmic Biker R'n'R

02 - Sulphur Roast Stomp

03 - Crawling Out Of The Wreckage

04 - Wroom

05 - Sassy Zazie

06 - Smugglers

07 - Lucid

08 - Sugar & Cannabinoles

09 - Lightyears Ahead

10 - Catch Electrique

11 - On The Verge To Go

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ELEVATED RADIO - GONE FISH'N EDITION

Drifting deep into the depths of drunkenness, and, at least on the surface, far beyond the cozy shores of standard G.O.M.E. fare, I present to you this special edition of ELEVATED RADIO. These fish have X's in their eyes, but please don't let the smell scare you away.

ELEVATED RADIO - GONE FISH'N EDITION

ELEPHANTUM - TRANSHUMAN ENTITY (2001)

Elephantum have definitely got a style that is distinctly their own. The amazing guitar playing evident on all tracks A lot of tempo changes and breaks leave you wondering where they will go next. In short, a very talented band, creating good rock/stoner music that shows influences such as Fu Manchu, slight tinges of Tool, spacey rock a la Colour Haze & all you GOMIES want.

01-Space Harvester

02-Omen

03-Light Up Your Summer

04-Abandon Earth

05-Sandwich

06-Manticore

07-... In Orbit

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ELEVATED RADIO #010

Check this week's show for a double-shot of Mark Lanegan, including a GUTTER TWINS exclusive! Of course, tons of other fantastic rock gets played as well. You guys might very well disagree, but I think this is one of my better shows. I realize I'm setting myself up for criticism simply by saying that, but I dig this show. I liked making it, and I'm currently enjoying listening to it. Make yourself heard - what do YOU think?

Also, stay tuned for another special edition later this week. Something doesn't smell right. I can't put my finger on it, but it's almost...[sniff sniff] kinda fishy.

ELEVATED RADIO #010

NOXAGT - NOXAGT (2006)

Not a regular G.O.M.E. record, but yesterday I was looking into my library what to post and found this one that doesn't fit G.O.M.E. standards properly, but I do think that this one qualifier’s as H2F. So here you have a Scandinavian band, fully instrumental, and it's all about the bass guitar...if you dig earliest Primus things you will love this.

1. Histrionix

2. Wall's End

3. Soft Sugar

4. Ninety Parallels Ago

5. Ceofficient Ascender

6. Satin Vengeance

7. The Impious One

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PD: Cool artwork by the way

ELEVATED RADIO - SPECIAL DOOMSDAY EDITION

As promised, here's a special doom edition of Elevated Radio. You won't hear any extreme shit here, as I tend to prefer more traditional fare. Still, I encourage you to give it a listen and let me know what you think.

ELEVATED RADIO - SPECIAL DOOM EDITION

MERMAID -HIGH DIMENSION IS THE DIRECTION (2000)

I wanted to post this long time ago, but I recently got the full album thanks to Dark_ero at http://rompiendohuesos.blogspot.com/ (great Blog BTW) so here it is, this must be the first album that made me enter in the stoner/psych thing, a band from Spain that unfortunately doesn't exist anymore, but at least they left us great records, like this one for example, very alike to Natas's Delmar record, in fact, I think is even better. The opening track, couldn't have a proper name, is the essence of the album, very enjoyable, must check.

01 - Hypnotizer
02 - Aguaverde Freeland
03 - Walking The Tiger
04 - Sweets
05 - Rollergirl
06 - Walk From Regio's
07 - White Elevator Horses

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ELEVATED RADIO #009

Hello again, and HAPPY NEW YEAR from G.O.M.E. Hope you all enjoy the first show of 2008. I'm gonna do my best this year to keep up with the whole "every Monday" promise, but please remember who you're dealing with here. I'm also gonna do my absolute best to keep records up for you guys to check out. If we start slackin', let us know!

Check out this week's show for a new LEAF HOUND song as well as music from BLACKLIGHT BARBARIAN, PORN, COMETS ON FIRE, and much more!

Also, check back later in the week for a special DOOM edition of Elevated Radio as requested by our favorite feline over at The Sludge Swamp.

'Til then, enjoy this week's show, and don't forget about the SESSIONS!

ELEVATED RADIO #009